<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Excited for a new season of <em>The Boys</em>? We have some exciting news for all you fans as we gear for the premiere of the fifth and final season of <em>The Boys </em>which will drop exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The superhero series has enjoyed fandom ever since it was released on the streamer. </p></p>
<p><em>The Boys </em>creator and showrunner Eric Kripke in a recent panel alongside the stars of the series said that he’s enjoying the freedom that comes with the final set of episodes. He attended the panel with The Boys actors Antony Starr, Laz Alonso and Jessie T. Usher.</p>
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<h2><strong>Maker, actors discuss The Boys season 5</strong></h2>
<p>At the SAG-AFTRA-hosted panel, Eric told Variety, “It’s really fun when it’s the end. It’s hard and it hasn’t hit me yet about the emotion of it. But just from a story point of, you don’t have to keep storylines going into a season beyond that really lets you blow the doors off it in a really exciting way.”</p>
<p>At the panel, Antony Starr said, “I was just thinking what a great spot we’re in because a lot of times, your show gets canned and you never see it coming. You don’t see the train coming down the tracks. We’ve known since Day 1 — you said, five seasons. And I said, whatever, see if we do well! And nope, five seasons, which is beautiful because we get to go back. We know that we’re leaving this project. We’ll all stay in touch because everyone does genuinely get on. But we will make the most of every moment that we have together as individuals and as creatives because we’ve had that forewarning.”</p>
<p>Going into the final season, Kripke highlighted the fact that Homelander is “literally all trauma” after becoming the de facto leader of the “free” world through his machinations ahead of Season 4’s presidential inauguration.</p>
<p>He added, “He’s literally all trauma. I think what he plays so beautifully about it is he wants to be a god, but he’s a man. And it’s kind of slowly, or maybe not so slowly, driving him insane. So dealing with things like ageing, dealing with insecurity, dealing with a need for love — all very normal human things, these are all things he finds detestable. He needs them, but he’s revolted by them all at once.”</p>


Prime's supernatural show The Boys will return once more for the last season. 



New Delhi, India Excited for a new season of The Boys? We have some exciting news for all you fans as we gear for the premiere of the fifth and final season of The Boys which will drop exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The superhero series has enjoyed fandom ever since it was released on the streamer. The Boys creator and showrunner Eric Kripke in a recent panel alongside the stars of the series said that he’s enjoying the freedom that comes with the final set of episodes. He attended the panel with The Boys actors Antony Starr, Laz Alonso and Jessie T. Usher. Also read: Laapataa Ladies out of Oscars race; netizens upset with Film Federation of India Maker, actors discuss The Boys season 5 At the SAG-AFTRA-hosted panel, Eric told Variety, “It’s really fun when it’s the end. It’s hard and it hasn’t hit me yet about the emotion of it. But just from a story point of, you don’t have to keep storylines going into a season beyond that really lets you blow the doors off it in a really exciting way.” At the panel, Antony Starr said, “I was just thinking what a great spot we’re in because a lot of times, your show gets canned and you never see it coming. You don’t see the train coming down the tracks. We’ve known since Day 1 — you said, five seasons. And I said, whatever, see if we do well! And nope, five seasons, which is beautiful because we get to go back. We know that we’re leaving this project. We’ll all stay in touch because everyone does genuinely get on. But we will make the most of every moment that we have together as individuals and as creatives because we’ve had that forewarning.” Going into the final season, Kripke highlighted the fact that Homelander is “literally all trauma” after becoming the de facto leader of the “free” world through his machinations ahead of Season 4’s presidential inauguration. He added, “He’s literally all trauma. I think what he plays so beautifully about it is he wants to be a god, but he’s a man. And it’s kind of slowly, or maybe not so slowly, driving him insane. So dealing with things like ageing, dealing with insecurity, dealing with a need for love — all very normal human things, these are all things he finds detestable. He needs them, but he’s revolted by them all at once.”

The Boys maker, stars discuss season 5: It will 'blow the doors off’

Nigeria's Economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) busted a romance-crypto fraud hub in Lagos last week, targeting people in North America and Europe. Watch in for more details!



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<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, who died at the age of 85 in 1996, made some terrific prophecies for 2025. </p></p>
<p>Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' Baba Vanga is believed to have developed the gift of prophecy after losing her eyesight at the age of 12. </p>
<p>One of the most prominent predictions of Baba Vanga that turned out to be true was the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York.</p>
<h2><strong>Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025</strong></h2>
<p>A lot of chilling predictions were made by Baba Vanga for 2025, many of which included destruction and death. Here are a few of her chilling prophecies: </p>
<h3><strong>Europe's destruction</strong></h3>
<p>As reported by the Daily Star, Baba Vanga had predicted the West's absolute destruction and war. </p>
<p>"As soon as Syria falls, expect a great war between the West and the East. In the spring, a war in the East will begin, and there will be a Third World War. A war in the East that will destroy the West," she said.</p>
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<p>"Syria will fall at the feet of the winner, but the winner will not be the one," Baba Vanga said in another prediction. </p>
<h3><strong>Establishing contact with aliens</strong></h3>
<p>According to the report published in the Daily Star, Vanga had warned: "Humanity will make contact with extraterrestrial life, possibly leading to a global crisis or apocalypse."</p>
<h3><strong>Humanity to develop telepathy </strong></h3>
<p>Baba Vanga said that telepathy would be developed by humanity by 2025, which will allow direct mind-to-mind communication and will revolutionise human interaction.</p>
<h3><strong>Scientific breakthroughs in 2025</strong></h3>
<p>If one goes by the predictions of Baba Vanga, 2025 will be the year of major scientific and medical breakthroughs, which will include advancements in nanotechnology. </p>
<p>However, she warned against the misuse of technologies for destructive purposes. </p>
<h3><strong>Beginning of apocalypse</strong></h3>
<p>Baba Vanga had issued a warning that a series of catastrophic events will take place in 2025, which will mark the “beginning of the apocalypse.” </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The predictions made by Baba Vanga for 2025 include the establishment of contact with aliens and catastrophic war between the East and West

 



New Delhi, India Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, who died at the age of 85 in 1996, made some terrific prophecies for 2025. Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' Baba Vanga is believed to have developed the gift of prophecy after losing her eyesight at the age of 12. One of the most prominent predictions of Baba Vanga that turned out to be true was the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York. Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025 A lot of chilling predictions were made by Baba Vanga for 2025, many of which included destruction and death. Here are a few of her chilling prophecies: Europe's destruction As reported by the Daily Star, Baba Vanga had predicted the West's absolute destruction and war. "As soon as Syria falls, expect a great war between the West and the East. In the spring, a war in the East will begin, and there will be a Third World War. A war in the East that will destroy the West," she said. Also Read: Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year is 'polarisation' "Syria will fall at the feet of the winner, but the winner will not be the one," Baba Vanga said in another prediction. Establishing contact with aliens According to the report published in the Daily Star, Vanga had warned: "Humanity will make contact with extraterrestrial life, possibly leading to a global crisis or apocalypse." Humanity to develop telepathy Baba Vanga said that telepathy would be developed by humanity by 2025, which will allow direct mind-to-mind communication and will revolutionise human interaction. Scientific breakthroughs in 2025 If one goes by the predictions of Baba Vanga, 2025 will be the year of major scientific and medical breakthroughs, which will include advancements in nanotechnology. However, she warned against the misuse of technologies for destructive purposes. Beginning of apocalypse Baba Vanga had issued a warning that a series of catastrophic events will take place in 2025, which will mark the “beginning of the apocalypse.” (With inputs from agencies)

Europe's destruction, contact with aliens: Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025

<p><span class="region">Beirut, Lebanon</span>
<p>Fourteen months after stepping into the Israel-Hamas war which began with the horrific October 7 attack, Hezbollah lost several fighters and saw its backbone breaking by the brunt it bore of Israel's offensive. </p>
<p>The number of fighters Hezbollah has lost in these 14 months is several thousand but what has shaken it to its core is the killing of its leaders and attack on its systems. Here's how 2024 looked for Hezbollah.</p></p>
<h2><strong>Strike on headquarters of Hezbollah and killing of Nasrallah</strong></h2>
<p>On September 27, 2024, Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah was killed after Israel launched an airstrike on their headquarters in Beirut. </p>
<p>The strike happened when Hezbollah leaders were holding a meeting in their headquarters, which was in the underground below the residential buildings in the south of Beirut.</p>
<p>The Israeli Air Force used F-15I fighters and dropped more than 80 bombs, which included US-made 2,000-pound (910 kg) bunker buster bombs with which the underground headquarters along with the nearby buildings were destroyed.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hezbollah-to-syrias-new-rulers-dont-normalise-ties-with-israel-after-assads-ouster-784055"> ‘Don’t normalise ties with Israel’: Hezbollah to Syria’s new rulers after Assad’s ouster</a></p>
<p>The IDF announced Nasrallah's death on September 28, and after two days, his body was recovered from the rubble.</p>
<h2><strong>Hezbollah's trembling throne </strong></h2>
<p>This was not the first time any Hezbollah leader was killed. Israel had neutralised Hezbollah's senior military leader, Fuad Shukr, in July. </p>
<p>Hezbollah's commander of Southern Front, Ali Karaki, was also killed. However, Nasrallah's death left Hezbollah without any leader as the militant outfit struggled to fill the vacuum.</p>
<p>They named Naim Qassem as their interim leader, however, many reports suggested that Hashem Safieddine will be the next Secretary-General. </p>
<p>Safieddine survived a lot of attacks, but was finally killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 3. On October 29, Hezbollah elected Qassem as the secretary-general and Nasrallah's successor. </p>
<h2><strong>Israel breaks Hezbollah's communication backbone</strong></h2>
<p>In a never-thought kind of attack, thousands of handheld pagers and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members exploded on September 17 and 18 in what was Israel's well co-ordinated series of attacks.</p>
<p>In the explosions, at least 42 people were killed and 3,500 others were injured, which included many civilians. </p>
<p>The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly. The attack was a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel".</p>
<p><strong>Watch: Israel-Hezbollah Exchange Fire Despite Truce </strong></p>
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<p>The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah. </p>
<p>As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded. </p>
<p>The explosions underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised, which led to the deadly blasts.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel killed Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah on September 27 and soon after launched a shocking pager attack on them which broke their "Achilles' heel"



Beirut, Lebanon Fourteen months after stepping into the Israel-Hamas war which began with the horrific October 7 attack, Hezbollah lost several fighters and saw its backbone breaking by the brunt it bore of Israel's offensive. The number of fighters Hezbollah has lost in these 14 months is several thousand but what has shaken it to its core is the killing of its leaders and attack on its systems. Here's how 2024 looked for Hezbollah. Strike on headquarters of Hezbollah and killing of Nasrallah On September 27, 2024, Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah was killed after Israel launched an airstrike on their headquarters in Beirut. The strike happened when Hezbollah leaders were holding a meeting in their headquarters, which was in the underground below the residential buildings in the south of Beirut. The Israeli Air Force used F-15I fighters and dropped more than 80 bombs, which included US-made 2,000-pound (910 kg) bunker buster bombs with which the underground headquarters along with the nearby buildings were destroyed. Also Read: ‘Don’t normalise ties with Israel’: Hezbollah to Syria’s new rulers after Assad’s ouster The IDF announced Nasrallah's death on September 28, and after two days, his body was recovered from the rubble. Hezbollah's trembling throne This was not the first time any Hezbollah leader was killed. Israel had neutralised Hezbollah's senior military leader, Fuad Shukr, in July. Hezbollah's commander of Southern Front, Ali Karaki, was also killed. However, Nasrallah's death left Hezbollah without any leader as the militant outfit struggled to fill the vacuum. They named Naim Qassem as their interim leader, however, many reports suggested that Hashem Safieddine will be the next Secretary-General. Safieddine survived a lot of attacks, but was finally killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 3. On October 29, Hezbollah elected Qassem as the secretary-general and Nasrallah's successor. Israel breaks Hezbollah's communication backbone In a never-thought kind of attack, thousands of handheld pagers and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members exploded on September 17 and 18 in what was Israel's well co-ordinated series of attacks. In the explosions, at least 42 people were killed and 3,500 others were injured, which included many civilians. The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly. The attack was a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel". Watch: Israel-Hezbollah Exchange Fire Despite Truce The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah. As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded. The explosions underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised, which led to the deadly blasts. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Scientists believed that Saturn did not always have rings and they had been created more than 100 to 400 million years ago. </p></p>
<p>Now in a new study, researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research and the Institute of Science Tokyo have found that the rings of Saturn may not have been ancient but as old as the Solar System.</p>
<p>"Data from the Cassini spacecraft suggested the rings might be young because they appear so clean, and many people simply accepted that conclusion. However, our theoretical work now shows that a clean appearance does not necessarily mean the rings are young," said planetary scientist Ryuki Hyodo of the Institute of Science Tokyo, while speaking to ScienceAlert.</p>
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<p>"So, I think this is an important insight for guiding future planetary exploration missions; you better not be fooled by its first glance," he added. </p>
<h2><strong>Saturn and its rings</strong></h2>
<p>In the Solar System, other giant planets also have rings, but they are not as majestic as that of Saturn.</p>
<p>The ethereal rings are present around Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune, however, they are not visible till seen from the right wavelengths.</p>
<p>However, in the case of Saturn, its extensive rings define the planet. There is a high possibility that the rings could be a common phenomenon outside the Solar System because there are a large number of gas giant exoplanets present in the universe. </p>
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<p>If the rings of Saturn are relatively short-lived, they will last only a few hundred million years before they collapse. </p>
<p>However, if the rings of Saturn exist for a longer duration, they will not have any implications on the Solar System. </p>
<p>Scientists had assumed that the age of Saturn's rings is less on the basis of the absence of dust because of high-speed meteoroids' constant bombardment which slammed the ice and converted them to rings. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The age of Saturn's rings was assumed on the basis of the absence of dust which happened because of constant bombardment of high-speed meteoroids which slammed the ice and converted them to rings



New Delhi, India Scientists believed that Saturn did not always have rings and they had been created more than 100 to 400 million years ago. Now in a new study, researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research and the Institute of Science Tokyo have found that the rings of Saturn may not have been ancient but as old as the Solar System. "Data from the Cassini spacecraft suggested the rings might be young because they appear so clean, and many people simply accepted that conclusion. However, our theoretical work now shows that a clean appearance does not necessarily mean the rings are young," said planetary scientist Ryuki Hyodo of the Institute of Science Tokyo, while speaking to ScienceAlert. Also Read: NASA warns, asteroids 2024 XY5 and 2024 XB6 race toward Earth — but are they really a threat? "So, I think this is an important insight for guiding future planetary exploration missions; you better not be fooled by its first glance," he added. Saturn and its rings In the Solar System, other giant planets also have rings, but they are not as majestic as that of Saturn. The ethereal rings are present around Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune, however, they are not visible till seen from the right wavelengths. However, in the case of Saturn, its extensive rings define the planet. There is a high possibility that the rings could be a common phenomenon outside the Solar System because there are a large number of gas giant exoplanets present in the universe. Also Read: Jeff Bezos will spend $100,000,000,000 on a new space station that will also host tourists If the rings of Saturn are relatively short-lived, they will last only a few hundred million years before they collapse. However, if the rings of Saturn exist for a longer duration, they will not have any implications on the Solar System. Scientists had assumed that the age of Saturn's rings is less on the basis of the absence of dust because of high-speed meteoroids' constant bombardment which slammed the ice and converted them to rings. (With inputs from agencies)

Saturn's rings may have existed since the Solar System was created: Study

<p><span class="region">Tennessee, United States</span>
<p>More than 40,000 Christmas tree light controllers, which help in operating the tree lights wirelessly, have been recalled by companies because of a fire risk.</p></p>
<p>Mr Christmas LLC and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have been warning customers regarding these gadgets which have been produced by Mr. Christmas LLC, who is from Memphis, Tennessee, because they contain wireless receivers which carry the chances of overheating after getting connected to any outlet. </p>
<p>The company received an alert regarding 10 instances of overheating, one of which also caused a fire. No one suffered injuries in the incident and the recall was voluntarily initiated by Mr. Christmas. </p>
<p>The company has appealed to the customers to stop using the product immediately and give it back to the shop where they purchased it, which will give them a full refund.</p>
<p>The recall will impact around 44,600 units sold at Walmart, Target and Cracker Barrel stores as well as online. The shops had sold the affected batch between July and November. </p>
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<p>The products recalled were manufactured in China and were priced between $25 and $40. </p>
<h2><strong>Here's what the companies said </strong></h2>
<p>"If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC," advised Mr. Christmas over the recall.</p>
<p>A recall notice was issued by the Consumer Affairs Department on its website for the tree light controller.</p>
<p>"This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off, and a separate white receiver that plugs into an outlet and into which the tree's holiday lights are plugged. The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is shaped like a green, red and white peppermint candy with a candy cane on/off lever, and displays the words 'Christmas Light Controller'," read the statement. </p>
<p>"The controller sold at Target is sold under the Wondershop™ brand and is shaped like a square on/off switch box with green, red and white balls, and displays the words 'Tree Lighting Switch.' The white wireless receptacle that is plugged into an outlet contains the words "Mr. Christmas" and one of these three model numbers printed on the white receptacle: 39611, 39612 or 39630," it added. </p>
<p><strong>Watch: History on Ice: Pula's Spectacular Christmas Celebration</strong></p>
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<p>The words "Christmas Light Controller" were printed on the recalled controllers sold at Cracker Barrel and Walmart which appeared like green, red and white peppermint candies. </p>
<p>Mr. Christmas President Leslie Hermanson, in a statement to ABC News, said, "As a 91-year-old family business, nothing is more important to Mr. Christmas than the safety of the families who celebrate with our products. As such, out of an abundance of caution we voluntarily engaged with the CPSC to recall these 2024 Light Controllers immediately upon receiving reports of a small number of incidents with them." </p>
<p>"We want all consumers who have purchased one of these products this season to stop using them and visit our or the CPSC website for information on how to return your Light Controller for a refund. We note that Light Controllers sold prior to 2024 are not impacted by this recall," he added. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Cracker Barrel, Target and Walmart stores had to recall around 44,600 Christmas light controllers which were sold online between July and November

 



Tennessee, United States More than 40,000 Christmas tree light controllers, which help in operating the tree lights wirelessly, have been recalled by companies because of a fire risk. Mr Christmas LLC and the Consumer Product Safety Commission have been warning customers regarding these gadgets which have been produced by Mr. Christmas LLC, who is from Memphis, Tennessee, because they contain wireless receivers which carry the chances of overheating after getting connected to any outlet. The company received an alert regarding 10 instances of overheating, one of which also caused a fire. No one suffered injuries in the incident and the recall was voluntarily initiated by Mr. Christmas. The company has appealed to the customers to stop using the product immediately and give it back to the shop where they purchased it, which will give them a full refund. The recall will impact around 44,600 units sold at Walmart, Target and Cracker Barrel stores as well as online. The shops had sold the affected batch between July and November. Also Read: Santa's face finally 'revealed' after 1700 years. Here's how he looked The products recalled were manufactured in China and were priced between $25 and $40. Here's what the companies said "If you are experiencing issues with a recall remedy or believe a company is being non-responsive to your remedy request, please use this form and explain the situation to CPSC," advised Mr. Christmas over the recall. A recall notice was issued by the Consumer Affairs Department on its website for the tree light controller. "This recall involves a decorative tree light controller that operates wirelessly to turn on holiday lights on a tree. The decorative controller contains two parts: a lever or a switch that can be pulled to turn the holiday lights on or off, and a separate white receiver that plugs into an outlet and into which the tree's holiday lights are plugged. The controller sold at Walmart and Cracker Barrel is shaped like a green, red and white peppermint candy with a candy cane on/off lever, and displays the words 'Christmas Light Controller'," read the statement. "The controller sold at Target is sold under the Wondershop™ brand and is shaped like a square on/off switch box with green, red and white balls, and displays the words 'Tree Lighting Switch.' The white wireless receptacle that is plugged into an outlet contains the words "Mr. Christmas" and one of these three model numbers printed on the white receptacle: 39611, 39612 or 39630," it added. Watch: History on Ice: Pula's Spectacular Christmas Celebration The words "Christmas Light Controller" were printed on the recalled controllers sold at Cracker Barrel and Walmart which appeared like green, red and white peppermint candies. Mr. Christmas President Leslie Hermanson, in a statement to ABC News, said, "As a 91-year-old family business, nothing is more important to Mr. Christmas than the safety of the families who celebrate with our products. As such, out of an abundance of caution we voluntarily engaged with the CPSC to recall these 2024 Light Controllers immediately upon receiving reports of a small number of incidents with them." "We want all consumers who have purchased one of these products this season to stop using them and visit our or the CPSC website for information on how to return your Light Controller for a refund. We note that Light Controllers sold prior to 2024 are not impacted by this recall," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

Walmart and Target recall 40,000 Christmas tree light controllers over fire hazards

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>In the entire Solar System, the most volcanic celestial body is Jupiter's moon Io. Extensive lava flows on this moon and is spread across its surface. There are nearly 400 volcanoes on it. </p></p>
<p>However, in a new study, scientists have found that this geographical situation on the moon is not because of a global and moonwide ocean of magma that flows beneath the surface. </p>
<p>An international team of researchers used images snapped by NASA's Juno spacecraft and also looked into the moon's historical data and gravitational measurements about tidal deformations of Io to determine that the volcanoes of the moon are powered by scattered magma chambers that are present in the solid mantle. </p>
<p>The new findings have countered the earlier theories, which had said that the volcanoes of Io are powered by the mostly solid mantle of the moon. </p>
<p>According to scientists, magma oceans are present in different worlds, especially during their earlier formation. This also includes our own Moon.</p>
<p>"Since Morabito's discovery, planetary scientists have wondered how the volcanoes were fed from the lava underneath the surface," said space physicist Scott Bolton, who is from the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio.</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-warns-asteroids-2024-xy5-and-2024-xb6-race-toward-earth-but-are-they-really-a-threat-784185">NASA warns, asteroids 2024 XY5 and 2024 XB6 race toward Earth — but are they really a threat?</a></p>
<p>"Was there a shallow ocean of white-hot magma fuelling the volcanoes, or was their source more localised? We knew data from Juno's two very close flybys could give us some insights on how this tortured moon actually worked," he added. </p>
<h2><strong>All about volcanic eruptions on Io</strong></h2>
<p>Jupiter's moon Io circles the planet every 42.5 hours and gets pulled and pushed by the massive gravitational forces present in the planet's elliptical orbit, which reshapes the moon constantly. </p>
<p>This phenomenon is called tidal flexing and leads to the production of a huge amount of internal heat. </p>
<p>In the new study, the deformations mentioned by the scientists are not enough to support the idea of the presence of a global magma ocean. </p>
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<p>"This constant flexing creates immense energy, which literally melts portions of Io's interior," Bolton said.</p>
<p>"If Io has a global magma ocean, we knew the signature of its tidal deformation would be much larger than a more rigid, mostly solid interior," he added.</p>
<p>The lava flows and eruptions on Jupiter's moon cover hundreds of kilometres of area. </p>
<p>Speaking about the findings, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL) astronautical engineer Ryan Park said, "It has implications for our understanding of other moons, such as Enceladus and Europa, and even exoplanets and super-Earths." </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Jupiter's moon Io has extensive lava flowing across its surface and around 400 volcanoes on it 



New Delhi, India In the entire Solar System, the most volcanic celestial body is Jupiter's moon Io. Extensive lava flows on this moon and is spread across its surface. There are nearly 400 volcanoes on it. However, in a new study, scientists have found that this geographical situation on the moon is not because of a global and moonwide ocean of magma that flows beneath the surface. An international team of researchers used images snapped by NASA's Juno spacecraft and also looked into the moon's historical data and gravitational measurements about tidal deformations of Io to determine that the volcanoes of the moon are powered by scattered magma chambers that are present in the solid mantle. The new findings have countered the earlier theories, which had said that the volcanoes of Io are powered by the mostly solid mantle of the moon. According to scientists, magma oceans are present in different worlds, especially during their earlier formation. This also includes our own Moon. "Since Morabito's discovery, planetary scientists have wondered how the volcanoes were fed from the lava underneath the surface," said space physicist Scott Bolton, who is from the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio. Also Read: NASA warns, asteroids 2024 XY5 and 2024 XB6 race toward Earth — but are they really a threat? "Was there a shallow ocean of white-hot magma fuelling the volcanoes, or was their source more localised? We knew data from Juno's two very close flybys could give us some insights on how this tortured moon actually worked," he added. All about volcanic eruptions on Io Jupiter's moon Io circles the planet every 42.5 hours and gets pulled and pushed by the massive gravitational forces present in the planet's elliptical orbit, which reshapes the moon constantly. This phenomenon is called tidal flexing and leads to the production of a huge amount of internal heat. In the new study, the deformations mentioned by the scientists are not enough to support the idea of the presence of a global magma ocean. Also Read: Jeff Bezos will spend $100,000,000,000 on a new space station that will also host tourists "This constant flexing creates immense energy, which literally melts portions of Io's interior," Bolton said. "If Io has a global magma ocean, we knew the signature of its tidal deformation would be much larger than a more rigid, mostly solid interior," he added. The lava flows and eruptions on Jupiter's moon cover hundreds of kilometres of area. Speaking about the findings, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory's (JPL) astronautical engineer Ryan Park said, "It has implications for our understanding of other moons, such as Enceladus and Europa, and even exoplanets and super-Earths." (With inputs from agencies)

Jupiter's most volcanic moon Io doesn't have an ocean of magma beneath it: Study

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p><em>The White Lotus</em> season three is upon us. After wooing us with Hawaii and Sicily editions, the hit show will take the whole shebang to Thailand for season three and we can’t keep calm for much longer. </p></p>
<p>The Emmy-winning HBO series features the hotel chain at the centre of its show. Each season is around a different property within the show’s fictional hotel brand. The highly anticipated third season now has a premiere date, as it prepares to follow a new group of guests and staff. Here’s everything we know about <em>The White Lotus</em> season 3:</p>
<p>The series is created, written and directed by White, the season is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine.  </p>
<h2>The White Lotus S3 release date and cast</h2>
<p>The HBO show will premiere season 3 on February 16 with an eight-episode weekly season. It can be streamed on Max. </p>
<p>The cast for season three is star-studded — with one former employee back among the new group of guests and White Lotus staff.</p>
<p>Season one star Natasha Rothwell will return and reprise her originating role as Belinda Lindsey, the spa manager at the Hawaiian resort who aspired to create her own business and was left with a wad of cash from Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid.</p>
<p>Natasha Rothwell’s return casting follows in the footsteps of Jennifer Coolidge, who served as a bridge to the first two seasons of the anthology series when the heiress showed up on the Sicilian coast for season two. Her story tragically ended as she died towards the end.</p>
<p>Joining Rothwell in season three are franchise newcomers Carrie Coon and Scott Glenn, Walton Goggins, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Blackpink member Lisa, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Tayme Thapthimthong, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Nicholas Duvernay, Francesca Corney, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi and Shalini Peiris. </p>
<p>Season three will be filming in and around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok for<em> The White Lotus</em>‘ Thailand season. HBO partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and production of the season. Seasons one and two were filmed at the Four Seasons hotels in Maui, Hawaii, and Taormina, Sicily, respectively, with both experiencing a tourism bump from the show.</p>
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<h2><strong>The White Lotus S3 sneak peek</strong></h2>
<p>Recently, makers teased a brief peek at the season in the form of a teaser for all of HBO and Max’s 2025 programming. The two-minute video teased a multitude of upcoming shows, including <em>The White Lotus.</em></p>
<p>We now also have a full-fledged teaser trailer in which a voiceover says, “Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure. But they get there only to find more pain.”</p>
<p><strong>Watch the sneak peak at White Lotus season 3 here:</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>Is there a future season in works?</strong></h2>
<p>Good news! Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, said in November that a fourth season of <em>The White Lotus</em> is potentially already coming together. </p>


The White Lotus season 3: Expect some new and some old faces to return on a new adventure. 



New Delhi, India The White Lotus season three is upon us. After wooing us with Hawaii and Sicily editions, the hit show will take the whole shebang to Thailand for season three and we can’t keep calm for much longer. The Emmy-winning HBO series features the hotel chain at the centre of its show. Each season is around a different property within the show’s fictional hotel brand. The highly anticipated third season now has a premiere date, as it prepares to follow a new group of guests and staff. Here’s everything we know about The White Lotus season 3: The series is created, written and directed by White, the season is executive produced by White, David Bernad and Mark Kamine. The White Lotus S3 release date and cast The HBO show will premiere season 3 on February 16 with an eight-episode weekly season. It can be streamed on Max. The cast for season three is star-studded — with one former employee back among the new group of guests and White Lotus staff. Season one star Natasha Rothwell will return and reprise her originating role as Belinda Lindsey, the spa manager at the Hawaiian resort who aspired to create her own business and was left with a wad of cash from Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya McQuoid. Natasha Rothwell’s return casting follows in the footsteps of Jennifer Coolidge, who served as a bridge to the first two seasons of the anthology series when the heiress showed up on the Sicilian coast for season two. Her story tragically ended as she died towards the end. Joining Rothwell in season three are franchise newcomers Carrie Coon and Scott Glenn, Walton Goggins, Leslie Bibb, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey, Blackpink member Lisa, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Tayme Thapthimthong, Sarah Catherine Hook, Sam Nivola, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Aimee Lou Wood, Nicholas Duvernay, Francesca Corney, Arnas Fedaravičius, Christian Friedel, Morgana O’Reilly, Lek Patravadi and Shalini Peiris. Season three will be filming in and around Koh Samui, Phuket and Bangkok for The White Lotus‘ Thailand season. HBO partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to support the filming and production of the season. Seasons one and two were filmed at the Four Seasons hotels in Maui, Hawaii, and Taormina, Sicily, respectively, with both experiencing a tourism bump from the show. Also read: K-pop band Vanner's Hyesung discharged from military service one month after joining The White Lotus S3 sneak peek Recently, makers teased a brief peek at the season in the form of a teaser for all of HBO and Max’s 2025 programming. The two-minute video teased a multitude of upcoming shows, including The White Lotus. We now also have a full-fledged teaser trailer in which a voiceover says, “Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure. But they get there only to find more pain.” Watch the sneak peak at White Lotus season 3 here: Is there a future season in works? Good news! Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max Content, said in November that a fourth season of The White Lotus is potentially already coming together.

The White Lotus Season 3 takes us to Thailand: Cast, release date, teaser; everything to know

<p><span class="region">Washington DC, United States</span>
<p>In a weird coincidence, a skateboarder went viral because he appeared strikingly similar to the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Luigi Mangione.</p></p>
<p>Days back, Guy Azulay took to his social media and posted one of his skateboarding tricks. The man's comment section was subsequently flooded with comments like “Welcome back Luigi” and more as the users on Instagram continued pointing out the visibly striking similarities between him and Mangione. </p>
<h2><strong>Here's how the skater guy reacted to the post</strong></h2>
<p>In an interaction with TMZ Sports, the viral skater guy said that he is taking this in good faith and is not allowing his new fame on the internet to get to his head. </p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unitedhealthcare-ceo-murder-fingerprints-from-crime-scene-match-mangiones-say-police-783321">UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Fingerprints from crime scene match Mangione's, say police</a></p>
<p>He said that the coincidence was a “bit weird” and “kinda funny,” and added, “Like, I don't know, of all things to blow up, it's just because I look like someone else. But, not too mad at it, I guess.”</p>
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<p>“I don’t see harm coming from it," said the skater guy. Azulay said that he is not interested in capitalising on the unexpected popularity he is receiving on the internet. </p>
<p>As per the tabloid, Azulay had already signed deals with companies like Carhartt, WKND,  Pepper Griptape and New Balance before becoming popular on social media. </p>
<p> Azulay is also a member of the band Tankerlow. He gained popularity as a doppelganger of Luigi Mangione at a time when two high-profile documentaries were announced on the suspected killer. </p>
<h2><strong>Luigi Mangione documentaries announced</strong></h2>
<p>Considering the obsession over Luigi in the US, two-time Emmy nominee Stephen Robert Morse has announced that he is making a documentary on the Ivy League graduate-turned-murder suspect who has an “anti-corporatist” agenda.</p>
<p>"This case is complex and raises important questions about vigilantism, the devastating cost of a privatized healthcare system and the inevitability of violence when peaceful change is seen as impossible,” explained Morse, while speaking to Variety. </p>
<p><strong>Watch: Luigi Mangione: Who Is The Man Accused Of Killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO?</strong></p>
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<p>“My goal is to present a balanced exploration of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination, showing all sides of the story while respecting the profound loss of life and its impact on everyone involved," he said.</p>
<p>“Every story is multidimensional, and I believe in treating all participants with kindness and fairness. This approach has always been central to my projects," Morse added.</p>
<p>The same day when the project was announced by Morse, the outlet said that another documentary was being created by Anonymous Content and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Prods on the same subject. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Guy Azulay went viral on the social media platforms because of his striking resemblance to the murder suspect of the CEO

 



Washington DC, United States In a weird coincidence, a skateboarder went viral because he appeared strikingly similar to the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Luigi Mangione. Days back, Guy Azulay took to his social media and posted one of his skateboarding tricks. The man's comment section was subsequently flooded with comments like “Welcome back Luigi” and more as the users on Instagram continued pointing out the visibly striking similarities between him and Mangione. Here's how the skater guy reacted to the post In an interaction with TMZ Sports, the viral skater guy said that he is taking this in good faith and is not allowing his new fame on the internet to get to his head. Also Read: UnitedHealthcare CEO murder: Fingerprints from crime scene match Mangione's, say police He said that the coincidence was a “bit weird” and “kinda funny,” and added, “Like, I don't know, of all things to blow up, it's just because I look like someone else. But, not too mad at it, I guess.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Guy Azulay (@guyazu1ay) × “I don’t see harm coming from it," said the skater guy. Azulay said that he is not interested in capitalising on the unexpected popularity he is receiving on the internet. As per the tabloid, Azulay had already signed deals with companies like Carhartt, WKND, Pepper Griptape and New Balance before becoming popular on social media. Azulay is also a member of the band Tankerlow. He gained popularity as a doppelganger of Luigi Mangione at a time when two high-profile documentaries were announced on the suspected killer. Luigi Mangione documentaries announced Considering the obsession over Luigi in the US, two-time Emmy nominee Stephen Robert Morse has announced that he is making a documentary on the Ivy League graduate-turned-murder suspect who has an “anti-corporatist” agenda. "This case is complex and raises important questions about vigilantism, the devastating cost of a privatized healthcare system and the inevitability of violence when peaceful change is seen as impossible,” explained Morse, while speaking to Variety. Watch: Luigi Mangione: Who Is The Man Accused Of Killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO? “My goal is to present a balanced exploration of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s assassination, showing all sides of the story while respecting the profound loss of life and its impact on everyone involved," he said. “Every story is multidimensional, and I believe in treating all participants with kindness and fairness. This approach has always been central to my projects," Morse added. The same day when the project was announced by Morse, the outlet said that another documentary was being created by Anonymous Content and Alex Gibney’s Jigsaw Prods on the same subject. (With inputs from agencies)

Luigi Mangione's doppelganger skater guy goes viral, says it's 'kinda funny'

<p><span class="region">Beijing, China</span>
<p>China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub.</p></p>
<p>Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government. </p>
<p>This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands.</p>
<p>“For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming.</p>
<p>The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan. </p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-introduces-visa-free-travel-of-10-days-for-international-travellers-from-54-countries-784618">China introduces visa-free travel of 10 days for international travellers from 54 countries</a></p>
<p>The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries. </p>
<p>Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website.</p>
<p>It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”.</p>
<h2><strong>All about the new artificial island airport </strong></h2>
<p>The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada. </p>
<p>It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport. </p>
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<p>The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035.</p>
<p>As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month. </p>
<p>The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions.</p>
<p>Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua. </p>
<p>Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which will be bigger than the Hong Kong and Kansai airports

 



Beijing, China China has been constructing the largest artificial island airport in the world to solidify the position of the northeastern city as a regional transport hub. Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport will be built on an entire island which is spread over an area of 20 sq km (7.72 square miles), as per the website of Liaoning provincial government. This airport will be bigger than the 10.5 sq km Kansai Airport near Osaka, Japan and the 12.48 sq km Hong Kong International Airport, which occupies artificial islands. “For Dalian people to say it’s the largest, that’s exactly what it is,” said aviation consultancy founder Li Hanming. The airport, which is under construction, will work as the port city of Dalian because its location will bring business from nearby South Korea and Japan. Also Read: China introduces visa-free travel of 10 days for international travellers from 54 countries The city which has a population of more than 6 million is situated on a peninsula at the northern end of the Bohai Strait and has turned into a hub for logistics services, coastal tourism, shipping and oil refineries. Jinzhouwan was the first airport which was built on an offshore artificial island in mainland China, It will now have four runways and a 900,000 square metre (9.69 million sq ft) terminal, said the website. It stated that the airport would turn into a “regional air transport hub” with a “superior geographic location”. All about the new artificial island airport The airport's terminal buildings will be able to accommodate 43 million passengers every year initially, which is more than double in comparison to the existing airport. Eventually, the terminal's capacity will increase to 80 million every year, as per Airports Council International, which is a global industry group with headquarters in Canada. It said that every year one million tonnes of cargo will later be able to pass through the airport. Watch: India-China: NSA Doval To Meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi In Beijing The council added that Jinzhouwan airport will cost US$4.3 billion and will be ready by 2035. As of August, “deep foundation treatment” has been completed on a 77,000 square metre reclamation area, according to the provincial government website. It added that they are planning to carry out land reclamation and the foundation of the terminal building that month. The current Dalian Zhoushuizi Airport had opened around a century ago when it was under Japanese occupation and its design has now reached its capacity after several expansions. Last year it managed 658,000 people travelling to or from other regions or countries, reported Xinhua. Li said that pilots were finding it “hard to navigate” since it is in a valley that is “blocked by nearby mountains”, and added that its location can make flights “quite dangerous during adverse weather”. (With inputs from agencies)

China constructs world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian

<p><span class="region">Beijing, China</span>
<p>China has now decided to offer 10 days of visa-free travel to international travellers who are coming from 54 countries, announced the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday (Dec 17).</p></p>
<p>The NIA stated that passport holders from 54 countries, which includes Australia, Japan, the United States and countries across Europe, can now remain in some areas of mainland China for up to 10 days when transiting through one of the 60 international ports of the country. </p>
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<p>The NIA said that they will implement the policy immediately. </p>
<h2><strong>Here's what China is offering the world in its new travel policies </strong></h2>
<p>The NIA added that eligible passport holders are free to get visa-free transit visiting family members, business or tourism but they will need visas for media interviews, study and work. </p>
<p>It has also added 21 more ports of entry and exit which has brought the total number to 60. </p>
<p>As per the new measures, travellers will be allowed to stay in 24 provincial regions during transit. The government has added five new regions to the list which includes the southern island province of Hainan, the northern province of Shanxi, the southwestern province of Guizhou and the eastern provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu.</p>
<p>The changes will “improve the convenience of entry … and attract more foreigners to travel, do business, visit and exchange with China”, said NIA spokesman Mao Xu on Tuesday morning (Dec 17). </p>
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<p>China will also carry out the work of opening up its immigration management, “promote a larger, broader and deeper opening-up policy, and create a market-oriented, legalised, internationalised and first-class business environment”, said Mao.</p>
<p>In the first 11 months of 2024, China recorded a footfall of more than 29 million foreign visitors, which was a year-on-year increase of 86 per cent.</p>
<p>Around 60 per cent of these travellers entered China without any visa, which was a 123 per cent increase in the same period last year.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The new measure will come into effect immediately in China and 21 more ports of entry and exit will be added which will increase the total number to 60



Beijing, China China has now decided to offer 10 days of visa-free travel to international travellers who are coming from 54 countries, announced the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on Tuesday (Dec 17). The NIA stated that passport holders from 54 countries, which includes Australia, Japan, the United States and countries across Europe, can now remain in some areas of mainland China for up to 10 days when transiting through one of the 60 international ports of the country. Also Read: China: Man fired for napping in office awarded Rs 4 million in compensation The NIA said that they will implement the policy immediately. Here's what China is offering the world in its new travel policies The NIA added that eligible passport holders are free to get visa-free transit visiting family members, business or tourism but they will need visas for media interviews, study and work. It has also added 21 more ports of entry and exit which has brought the total number to 60. As per the new measures, travellers will be allowed to stay in 24 provincial regions during transit. The government has added five new regions to the list which includes the southern island province of Hainan, the northern province of Shanxi, the southwestern province of Guizhou and the eastern provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu. The changes will “improve the convenience of entry … and attract more foreigners to travel, do business, visit and exchange with China”, said NIA spokesman Mao Xu on Tuesday morning (Dec 17). Watch: India-China: Beijing And New Delhi Signal Need For Normalised Ties China will also carry out the work of opening up its immigration management, “promote a larger, broader and deeper opening-up policy, and create a market-oriented, legalised, internationalised and first-class business environment”, said Mao. In the first 11 months of 2024, China recorded a footfall of more than 29 million foreign visitors, which was a year-on-year increase of 86 per cent. Around 60 per cent of these travellers entered China without any visa, which was a 123 per cent increase in the same period last year. (With inputs from agencies)

China introduces visa-free travel of 10 days for international travellers from 54 countries

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<p>Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case involving former porn performer Stormy Daniels, a US judge has ruled.</p>

<p>Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to payments of $130,000 made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair during his 2016 election campaign. Trump has repeatedly denied any affair.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday (Dec 16)&nbsp;that the US president-elect's conviction in the hush money case should not be dismissed on account of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.</p>

<p>Squashing Trump's bid to have the conviction thrown out, the judge said the&nbsp;Supreme Court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for official acts did not apply in this case as testimony at the trial related "entirely to unofficial conduct" and thus "entitled" the Republican "to no immunity protections."</p>

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<h2><strong>Historic decision</strong></h2>

<p>Judge Juan Merchan's decision is nothing short of historic as it raises the prospect that Donald Trump could become the first US President to enter the White House with a felony conviction to his name, pending appeal against the jury's verdict.</p>

<p>Even as Trump's legal team contended that the Supreme Court's landmark July ruling on presidential immunity applies here, prosecutors, according to US media reports, argued that their bid to have the case thrown out was "well beyond" what was needed to protect the presidency.</p>

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<h2><strong>Trump legal team's argument</strong></h2>

<p>On December 3, shortly after President Joe Biden pardoned his son&nbsp;Hunter Biden saying he was "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" by the Department of Justice (DOJ) "only because he is my son," the Trump team in a 69-page filing drew comparisons between their case and Biden's reasoning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They claimed that the DOJ similarly targeted Trump with politically motivated investigations. They also once again invoked presidential immunity — that the Supreme Court said only extends to 'official acts' while president — and the Presidential Transition Act, among other laws, to "immediately dismiss the Indictment and vacate the jury's verdicts."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case involving former porn performer Stormy Daniels, a US judge has ruled. Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to payments of $130,000 made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair during his 2016 election campaign.

Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case involving former porn performer Stormy Daniels, a US judge has ruled. Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to payments of $130,000 made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair during his 2016 election campaign. Trump has repeatedly denied any affair. Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday (Dec 16) that the US president-elect's conviction in the hush money case should not be dismissed on account of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Squashing Trump's bid to have the conviction thrown out, the judge said the Supreme Court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for official acts did not apply in this case as testimony at the trial related "entirely to unofficial conduct" and thus "entitled" the Republican "to no immunity protections." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' Historic decision Judge Juan Merchan's decision is nothing short of historic as it raises the prospect that Donald Trump could become the first US President to enter the White House with a felony conviction to his name, pending appeal against the jury's verdict. Even as Trump's legal team contended that the Supreme Court's landmark July ruling on presidential immunity applies here, prosecutors, according to US media reports, argued that their bid to have the case thrown out was "well beyond" what was needed to protect the presidency. Also read | Trump pledges to scrap daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs Trump legal team's argument On December 3, shortly after President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden saying he was "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" by the Department of Justice (DOJ) "only because he is my son," the Trump team in a 69-page filing drew comparisons between their case and Biden's reasoning. They claimed that the DOJ similarly targeted Trump with politically motivated investigations. They also once again invoked presidential immunity — that the Supreme Court said only extends to 'official acts' while president — and the Presidential Transition Act, among other laws, to "immediately dismiss the Indictment and vacate the jury's verdicts." (With inputs from agencies)

Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in hush money case, rules judge

<p><span class="region">New York, United States</span>
<p>Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case involving former porn performer Stormy Daniels, a US judge has ruled.</p></p>
<p>Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to payments of $130,000 made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair during his 2016 election campaign. Trump has repeatedly denied any affair.  </p>
<p>Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday (Dec 16) that the US president-elect's conviction in the hush money case should not be dismissed on account of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.</p>
<p>Squashing Trump's bid to have the conviction thrown out, the judge said the Supreme Court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for official acts did not apply in this case as testimony at the trial related "entirely to unofficial conduct" and thus "entitled" the Republican "to no immunity protections."</p>
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<h2><strong>Historic decision</strong></h2>
<p>Judge Juan Merchan's decision is nothing short of historic as it raises the prospect that Donald Trump could become the first US President to enter the White House with a felony conviction to his name, pending appeal against the jury's verdict.</p>
<p>Even as Trump's legal team contended that the Supreme Court's landmark July ruling on presidential immunity applies here, prosecutors, according to US media reports, argued that their bid to have the case thrown out was "well beyond" what was needed to protect the presidency.</p>
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<h2><strong>Trump legal team's argument</strong></h2>
<p>On December 3, shortly after President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden saying he was "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" by the Department of Justice (DOJ) "only because he is my son," the Trump team in a 69-page filing drew comparisons between their case and Biden's reasoning. </p>
<p>They claimed that the DOJ similarly targeted Trump with politically motivated investigations. They also once again invoked presidential immunity — that the Supreme Court said only extends to 'official acts' while president — and the Presidential Transition Act, among other laws, to "immediately dismiss the Indictment and vacate the jury's verdicts."</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Judge Juan Merchan said in the ruling that US President-elect Donald Trump's conviction in the hush money case involving porn star Stormy Daniels should not be dismissed on account of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling



New York, United States Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case involving former porn performer Stormy Daniels, a US judge has ruled. Trump was convicted in May on 34 counts of falsifying business records, related to payments of $130,000 made to porn star Stormy Daniels to keep quiet about an alleged affair during his 2016 election campaign. Trump has repeatedly denied any affair. Judge Juan Merchan ruled on Monday (Dec 16) that the US president-elect's conviction in the hush money case should not be dismissed on account of the Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling. Squashing Trump's bid to have the conviction thrown out, the judge said the Supreme Court decision granting presidents sweeping immunity for official acts did not apply in this case as testimony at the trial related "entirely to unofficial conduct" and thus "entitled" the Republican "to no immunity protections." Also read | Trump slams Biden government over mystery drone sightings, says 'shoot them down' Historic decision Judge Juan Merchan's decision is nothing short of historic as it raises the prospect that Donald Trump could become the first US President to enter the White House with a felony conviction to his name, pending appeal against the jury's verdict. Even as Trump's legal team contended that the Supreme Court's landmark July ruling on presidential immunity applies here, prosecutors, according to US media reports, argued that their bid to have the case thrown out was "well beyond" what was needed to protect the presidency. Also read | Trump pledges to scrap daylight saving time, citing inconvenience and costs Trump legal team's argument On December 3, shortly after President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden saying he was "selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted" by the Department of Justice (DOJ) "only because he is my son," the Trump team in a 69-page filing drew comparisons between their case and Biden's reasoning. They claimed that the DOJ similarly targeted Trump with politically motivated investigations. They also once again invoked presidential immunity — that the Supreme Court said only extends to 'official acts' while president — and the Presidential Transition Act, among other laws, to "immediately dismiss the Indictment and vacate the jury's verdicts." (With inputs from agencies)

<p><span class="region">Chhattisgarh, India</span>
<p>In a shocking case reported from India's Chhattisgarh state, a 35-year-old man died of suffocation after swallowing a live chicken chick. The bird, oddly enough, survived. The incident in Ambikapur left the local community and medical professionals stunned, with villagers attributing the bizarre act to superstitious beliefs involving occult practices.  </p></p>
<p>According to a report in India Today website, Dr Santu Bag, who performed the autopsy said, "This is the first time I have encountered such a case in my career,  having conducted over 15,000 post-mortems. The findings shocked us all."</p>
<p>The deceased, Anand Yadav, a resident of Chhindkalo village, was rushed to the Medical College Hospital in Ambikapur after he collapsed at home. Family members reported that Anand felt dizzy and fainted shortly after bathing.  </p>
<h2><strong>Link to occult practices  </strong></h2>
<p>Villagers believe Anand’s actions were driven by superstitions. Allegedly struggling with infertility, he was in contact with a local occultist, or 'tantrik.' </p>
<p>Some residents speculated that swallowing the live chick was part of a ritual to fulfil his wish to become a father.</p>
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<h2><strong>Post-mortem revelations</strong></h2>
<p>During the autopsy, doctors discovered the chick alive inside Anand's body. Dr Santu Bag, who conducted the post-mortem, revealed that the 20-cm-long chick was lodged in a way that blocked both the airway and food passage, leading to asphyxiation, as per the India Today Report.</p>
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<h2><strong>Police investigation</strong></h2>
<p>Local authorities have been informed about the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Anand’s death and probing into the role of any occult influences that may have prompted this tragic act.  </p>
<p>The incident has sparked debates over the dangers of superstitions and the role of education in preventing such tragedies.</p>
<div>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
</div>


Dr Santu Bag, who conducted the post-mortem, revealed that the 20-cm-long chick was lodged in a way that blocked both the airway and food passage, leading to asphyxiation



Chhattisgarh, India In a shocking case reported from India's Chhattisgarh state, a 35-year-old man died of suffocation after swallowing a live chicken chick. The bird, oddly enough, survived. The incident in Ambikapur left the local community and medical professionals stunned, with villagers attributing the bizarre act to superstitious beliefs involving occult practices. According to a report in India Today website, Dr Santu Bag, who performed the autopsy said, "This is the first time I have encountered such a case in my career, having conducted over 15,000 post-mortems. The findings shocked us all." The deceased, Anand Yadav, a resident of Chhindkalo village, was rushed to the Medical College Hospital in Ambikapur after he collapsed at home. Family members reported that Anand felt dizzy and fainted shortly after bathing. Link to occult practices Villagers believe Anand’s actions were driven by superstitions. Allegedly struggling with infertility, he was in contact with a local occultist, or 'tantrik.' Some residents speculated that swallowing the live chick was part of a ritual to fulfil his wish to become a father. Also read | Three Hindu idols found in Sambhal’s newly uncovered Shiv-Hanuman Temple Post-mortem revelations During the autopsy, doctors discovered the chick alive inside Anand's body. Dr Santu Bag, who conducted the post-mortem, revealed that the 20-cm-long chick was lodged in a way that blocked both the airway and food passage, leading to asphyxiation, as per the India Today Report. Also read | GRAP-4 restrictions reimposed in Delhi-NCR. Check what is allowed and banned Police investigation Local authorities have been informed about the incident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Anand’s death and probing into the role of any occult influences that may have prompted this tragic act. The incident has sparked debates over the dangers of superstitions and the role of education in preventing such tragedies. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Man dies after swallowing live chick in suspected occult ritual; bird recovered alive

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA. </p></p>
<p>In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease. </p>
<p>"His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," said his family.</p>
<p>The musician had been admitted to the hospital for a few weeks now. However, his health deteriorated recently when he was shifted to ICU. </p>
<p>Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa and Isabella Qureshi.</p>
<p>Hussain, 73, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Here's everything you need to know about it. </p>
<p><strong>What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?</strong></p>
<p>Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and severe chronic lung disease in which the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, are affected as they get damaged and scarred. As per Mayo Clinic, the thickened and stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly.</p>
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<p>This is a disease that can be caused by many things. So the particular cause of this disease is not known yet. However, people with the habit of smoking or who have IPF in their family history are at a higher risk of getting this disease. </p>
<p>Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged adults in their 60s and 70s. This disease worsens over time, and symptoms can vary from person to person. The disease has been found in children and infants. But it's very rare. </p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/his-legacy-will-live-on-forever-tributes-pour-in-for-tabla-maestro-zakir-hussain-784285">'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pay tribute to Zakir Hussain</a></p>
<p>In some cases, the situation gets worse in a very short time span and can be life-threatening. </p>
<p><strong>Signs and symptoms:</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include:</p>
<p>Shortness of breath</p>
<p>Fatigue</p>
<p>Dry cough</p>
<p>Tiredness.</p>
<p>Weight loss</p>
<p>Clubbing of the fingers</p>
<p><strong>What is the cure?</strong></p>
<p>As of now, there is no cure for this disease. But the individual can slow it by taking the treatments that can regulate its progress and can also take a few steps to improve lung function. The individual suffering from this disease can improve their lifestyle that can help in fighting the disease with some measures like quitting smoking, wearing a mask to avoid chest infections, and exercising regularly, among other things.</p>


Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged adults in their 60s and 70s. This disease worsens over time and symptoms can vary from person to person. The disease has been found in children and infants. But it's very rare. 



New Delhi, India Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA. In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease. "His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," said his family. The musician had been admitted to the hospital for a few weeks now. However, his health deteriorated recently when he was shifted to ICU. Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa and Isabella Qureshi. Hussain, 73, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Here's everything you need to know about it. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and severe chronic lung disease in which the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, are affected as they get damaged and scarred. As per Mayo Clinic, the thickened and stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Also read: When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it This is a disease that can be caused by many things. So the particular cause of this disease is not known yet. However, people with the habit of smoking or who have IPF in their family history are at a higher risk of getting this disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged adults in their 60s and 70s. This disease worsens over time, and symptoms can vary from person to person. The disease has been found in children and infants. But it's very rare. Also read: 'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pay tribute to Zakir Hussain In some cases, the situation gets worse in a very short time span and can be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms: Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include: Shortness of breath Fatigue Dry cough Tiredness. Weight loss Clubbing of the fingers What is the cure? As of now, there is no cure for this disease. But the individual can slow it by taking the treatments that can regulate its progress and can also take a few steps to improve lung function. The individual suffering from this disease can improve their lifestyle that can help in fighting the disease with some measures like quitting smoking, wearing a mask to avoid chest infections, and exercising regularly, among other things.

What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? The lung disease Zakir Hussain was suffering from

<p><span class="region">New Delhi</span>
<p><em>La Palma</em> and what’s the buzz around it?</p></p>
<p>The Netflix show <em>La Palma</em> is one of the most surprising entries to the top 10 this holiday season. It’s basically about how everything could go wrong when on a holiday. The show follows a family of four as they take a break from their monotonous lives and take a Christmas holiday on the island of La Palma. </p>
<h2><strong>Netizens call La Palma 'binge-worthy'</strong></h2>
<p>The show has been earning great reviews and is super “binge-worthy” if netizens are to be believed. I agree with them. Released just days ago, the Norwegian series has a gripping plot. The official description goes like, "It's Christmas and high season when a Norwegian family checks into their favourite hotel on the island of La Palma. But beneath the idyll, a danger lurks. A young Norwegian scientist discovers alarming signs about the volcano located in the centre of the holiday paradise."</p>
<p>"She must convince her colleagues that the worst-case scenario is about to happen. If the volcano erupts, a mountain mass the size of Manhattan might erupt into the sea and cause the largest tsunami the world has ever seen. Will the family manage to escape the disaster of ash, gas and lava in a fight for their lives?"</p>
<p><strong>Watch La Palma trailer here:</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>Is this based on a real-life incident?</strong></h2>
<p>Well, no. It is purely fiction, but it draws a lot from things that have previously transpired on the island. The Cumbre Vieja volcano, which is the most active volcano on the Canary Islands, is real, but the show takes creative liberty and is not based on actual events. The last real eruption occurred in 2021, but this is not a dramatic retelling and is purely a work of fiction. </p>
<p>People have been liking the pace of the show and the authentic storytelling. It keeps you hooked. You want to watch what happens next and if the family becomes successful in escaping an earthquake followed by a tsunami. The show is also winning brownie points for its stunning visuals. </p>
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<p><em>La Palma</em> is streaming on Netflix.</p>


Netflix show La Palma is already in top 10 most-streamed shows since its premiere on the OTT in many geographies including the UK.



New Delhi La Palma and what’s the buzz around it? The Netflix show La Palma is one of the most surprising entries to the top 10 this holiday season. It’s basically about how everything could go wrong when on a holiday. The show follows a family of four as they take a break from their monotonous lives and take a Christmas holiday on the island of La Palma. Netizens call La Palma 'binge-worthy' The show has been earning great reviews and is super “binge-worthy” if netizens are to be believed. I agree with them. Released just days ago, the Norwegian series has a gripping plot. The official description goes like, "It's Christmas and high season when a Norwegian family checks into their favourite hotel on the island of La Palma. But beneath the idyll, a danger lurks. A young Norwegian scientist discovers alarming signs about the volcano located in the centre of the holiday paradise." "She must convince her colleagues that the worst-case scenario is about to happen. If the volcano erupts, a mountain mass the size of Manhattan might erupt into the sea and cause the largest tsunami the world has ever seen. Will the family manage to escape the disaster of ash, gas and lava in a fight for their lives?" Watch La Palma trailer here: Is this based on a real-life incident? Well, no. It is purely fiction, but it draws a lot from things that have previously transpired on the island. The Cumbre Vieja volcano, which is the most active volcano on the Canary Islands, is real, but the show takes creative liberty and is not based on actual events. The last real eruption occurred in 2021, but this is not a dramatic retelling and is purely a work of fiction. People have been liking the pace of the show and the authentic storytelling. It keeps you hooked. You want to watch what happens next and if the family becomes successful in escaping an earthquake followed by a tsunami. The show is also winning brownie points for its stunning visuals. Also read: Taylor Swift turns Santa for young fan with a surprise gift after hospital visit | Watch La Palma is streaming on Netflix.

La Palma: Everything to know about Netflix's new disaster series that is SO BINGEWORTHY

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals. Known for his versatile artistry and ability to seamlessly blend genres, Papon’s soulful renditions left the audience spellbound, reaffirming his place as one of India's most beloved singers.</p></p>
<p>The event drew an overwhelming crowd of more than 10,000 people, far surpassing the expectations of the organisers. The sheer energy and enthusiasm of the attendees turned the festival into an electrifying celebration of music and poetry.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-zakir-hussain-spoke-of-getting-nervous-and-thanked-his-stars-for-it-784352">When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it</a></p>
<p>Papon’s setlist for the evening comprised timeless ghazals, carefully curated to resonate with listeners of all ages. While ghazals are often considered a classic genre, Papon’s evocative voice and modern interpretations drew a significant number of young listeners, many of whom were experiencing this art form for the first time. His ability to connect with the audience—young and old alike—turned the performance into a magical experience that bridged generations.</p>
<p>Reflecting on the overwhelming response, Papon said, "I've always believed that music transcends age and time, but the response tonight was beyond anything I could have imagined. Seeing such a massive crowd, with people on rooftops and trees just to be part of this evening, was overwhelming. Singing ghazals at Jashn-e-Rekhta was a heartfelt experience, and witnessing so many young souls connect with this timeless genre filled me with hope and immense gratitude." </p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-diljit-dosanjh-celebrates-d-gukesh-historic-win-dedicates-his-chandigarh-gig-to-world-champion-784130">Watch | Diljit Dosanjh celebrates D Gukesh's historic win, dedicates his Chandigarh gig to chess champion</a></p>
<p>Jashn-e-Rekhta, known for celebrating Urdu language and culture, found a perfect match in Papon's performance. His soulful interpretations of ghazals added depth and beauty to an already enchanting evening, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the festival.</p>
<p>This moment at Jashn-e-Rekhta wasn’t just a celebration of music; it was a testament to Papon’s unmatched ability to reinvent and reinvigorate classic art forms, ensuring they remain alive in the hearts of the modern audience.</p>


Jashn-e-Rekhta, known for celebrating Urdu language and culture, found a perfect match in Papon's performance. His soulful interpretations of ghazals added depth and beauty to an already enchanting evening, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the festival.



New Delhi, India Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals. Known for his versatile artistry and ability to seamlessly blend genres, Papon’s soulful renditions left the audience spellbound, reaffirming his place as one of India's most beloved singers. The event drew an overwhelming crowd of more than 10,000 people, far surpassing the expectations of the organisers. The sheer energy and enthusiasm of the attendees turned the festival into an electrifying celebration of music and poetry. Also read: When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it Papon’s setlist for the evening comprised timeless ghazals, carefully curated to resonate with listeners of all ages. While ghazals are often considered a classic genre, Papon’s evocative voice and modern interpretations drew a significant number of young listeners, many of whom were experiencing this art form for the first time. His ability to connect with the audience—young and old alike—turned the performance into a magical experience that bridged generations. Reflecting on the overwhelming response, Papon said, "I've always believed that music transcends age and time, but the response tonight was beyond anything I could have imagined. Seeing such a massive crowd, with people on rooftops and trees just to be part of this evening, was overwhelming. Singing ghazals at Jashn-e-Rekhta was a heartfelt experience, and witnessing so many young souls connect with this timeless genre filled me with hope and immense gratitude." Also read: Watch | Diljit Dosanjh celebrates D Gukesh's historic win, dedicates his Chandigarh gig to chess champion Jashn-e-Rekhta, known for celebrating Urdu language and culture, found a perfect match in Papon's performance. His soulful interpretations of ghazals added depth and beauty to an already enchanting evening, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the festival. This moment at Jashn-e-Rekhta wasn’t just a celebration of music; it was a testament to Papon’s unmatched ability to reinvent and reinvigorate classic art forms, ensuring they remain alive in the hearts of the modern audience.

Papon on performing at Jashn-e-Rekhta: 'It was a heartfelt experience'

<p><span class="region">London, England</span>
<p>A new discovery has been made by scientists in an "exceptionally violent" attack which took place around 4,000 years ago in Somerset when around 37 people died. The scientists are now suggesting that these people were not just killed but butchered and likely eaten.</p></p>
<p>This was the largest incidence of violence identified between human beings in the early Bronze Age in England. The period was considered peaceful.</p>
<p>The bones of the victims were discovered by the cavers in the 1970s. According to experts, the people were thrown inside a shaft, which was 15 metres deep, by the prehistoric attackers.</p>
<p>The massacre of people was instigated by a furious "desire for revenge" and its effects most probably "echoed through generations", said Professor Rick Schulting at Oxford University.</p>
<p>He said that victims are likely to have been eaten as part of a ritual to "dehumanise" them and was aimed at sending a message by "insulting the remains".</p>
<p><strong>Also Read:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/archaeologists-find-roman-road-beneath-iconic-london-street-after-2000-years-777424">Archaeologists find Roman road beneath iconic London street after 2,000 years</a></p>
<p>A team of archaeologists analysed around 3,000 fragments of bones that were discovered at a cave system known as Charterhouse Warren in the Mendip Hills, Somerset.</p>
<p>As per experts, there was no evidence of fightback in the newly identified attack, which further concluded that the attackers took victims by surprise.</p>
<p>The cut marks and scrapes on the bones indicate that the victims were systematically dismembered by the attackers with the use of stone tools and then consumed.</p>
<p>"If we saw these marks on animal bones, we'd have no question that they were butchered," Prof. Schulting said.</p>
<h2><strong>What triggered the cannibalism? </strong></h2>
<p>As per scientists, hunger was not the reason behind this cannibalism, as the fragments were lying alongside animal bones, which indicated sufficient food.</p>
<p>This is the first documented case of extensive dismembering of the bodies in this era. Because of this, experts suspected that the violence happened because of a huge breakdown in relationships.</p>
<p>"This was something exceptional. This level of almost erasing the person, literally chopping them into pieces, seems like something you would only do if fuelled by anger, fear and resentment," said Prof. Schulting.</p>
<p><strong>Watch: History on Ice: Pula’s Spectacular Christmas Celebration Blends Tradition, Culture, and Festive Joy</strong></p>
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<p>According to one theory, someone did "something horrible that justified this in the eyes of those doing it", he said.</p>
<p>"This is not a homicidal maniac. This is a community of people that came together to do this to another community," he added. He said that a culture of honour may have led to the attack.</p>
<p>"If you felt wronged, it was ultimately your responsibility to do something about it. It's not like you could go to the magistrate and ask for something to be done," Prof. Schulting explained.</p>
<p>He said that scenario appeared like a case where "things cycled out of control and normal checks and balances failed."</p>
<p>Prof. Schulting suggested that it could be one particularly antagonistic person who didn't "let things rest" or "had their own agenda". "If you have those kinds of people on two sides of a conflict, it starts to spiral out of control," he said.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Scientists have tried to uncover the reason behind the largest incidence of violence which took place between human beings in England in the early Bronze Age

 



London, England A new discovery has been made by scientists in an "exceptionally violent" attack which took place around 4,000 years ago in Somerset when around 37 people died. The scientists are now suggesting that these people were not just killed but butchered and likely eaten. This was the largest incidence of violence identified between human beings in the early Bronze Age in England. The period was considered peaceful. The bones of the victims were discovered by the cavers in the 1970s. According to experts, the people were thrown inside a shaft, which was 15 metres deep, by the prehistoric attackers. The massacre of people was instigated by a furious "desire for revenge" and its effects most probably "echoed through generations", said Professor Rick Schulting at Oxford University. He said that victims are likely to have been eaten as part of a ritual to "dehumanise" them and was aimed at sending a message by "insulting the remains". Also Read: Archaeologists find Roman road beneath iconic London street after 2,000 years A team of archaeologists analysed around 3,000 fragments of bones that were discovered at a cave system known as Charterhouse Warren in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. As per experts, there was no evidence of fightback in the newly identified attack, which further concluded that the attackers took victims by surprise. The cut marks and scrapes on the bones indicate that the victims were systematically dismembered by the attackers with the use of stone tools and then consumed. "If we saw these marks on animal bones, we'd have no question that they were butchered," Prof. Schulting said. What triggered the cannibalism? As per scientists, hunger was not the reason behind this cannibalism, as the fragments were lying alongside animal bones, which indicated sufficient food. This is the first documented case of extensive dismembering of the bodies in this era. Because of this, experts suspected that the violence happened because of a huge breakdown in relationships. "This was something exceptional. This level of almost erasing the person, literally chopping them into pieces, seems like something you would only do if fuelled by anger, fear and resentment," said Prof. Schulting. Watch: History on Ice: Pula’s Spectacular Christmas Celebration Blends Tradition, Culture, and Festive Joy According to one theory, someone did "something horrible that justified this in the eyes of those doing it", he said. "This is not a homicidal maniac. This is a community of people that came together to do this to another community," he added. He said that a culture of honour may have led to the attack. "If you felt wronged, it was ultimately your responsibility to do something about it. It's not like you could go to the magistrate and ask for something to be done," Prof. Schulting explained. He said that scenario appeared like a case where "things cycled out of control and normal checks and balances failed." Prof. Schulting suggested that it could be one particularly antagonistic person who didn't "let things rest" or "had their own agenda". "If you have those kinds of people on two sides of a conflict, it starts to spiral out of control," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Scientists say victims of the Somerset massacre were 'cannibalised' in Bronze Age

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>He was the consummate artiste who performed his first concert when he was just seven, going on to captivate audiences with his sheer exuberance and talent for more than six decades. Yet Zakir Hussain would get nervous before he went on stage and thanked his “lucky stars” for that.</p></p>
<p>The 73-year-old, amongst India’s most celebrated musicians, died in a San Francisco hospital early on Monday.</p>
<p>In an interview with PTI earlier this year, Hussain quoted sitarist Ravi Shankar as saying he would be really worried about the show if he didn’t get nervous.</p>
<p>“It meant that his focus wasn’t 100 per cent on, it meant that he was taking this for granted. And you know it’s true. Over the years, you get to a point where you have built up a reputation, you have built up some kind of a status for yourself, and the more you have done it the more responsibility falls on your shoulders because you have got to live up to that,” Hussain told PTI.</p>
<p>Hussain, who made the tabla more popular and recognisable to western audiences and was the founding member of the fusion group Shakti, added that performance pressure can be compared to the Indian cricket team when it plays in India.</p>
<p>“The amount of nervousness or some minor tension increases from day to day. I mean, look at the Indian cricket team playing in India, the pressure on them is 100-fold more than the pressure on the visiting team. I do really thank my lucky stars that I still get that little hint of tension or nervousness before I go to a concert.” The percussionist, who started touring when he was just 12, won three Grammy Awards at the 66th edition of the Grammy awards earlier this year. He was known for having worked with Indian and international musicians, defying genres and creating masterpieces such as “Planet Drum”, a world music album with American percussionist Mickey Hart that was awarded the first-ever Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1992.</p>
<p>The son of Allah Rakha, Hussain, said “all inclusive musical creativity” came naturally to him as someone who had learnt and worked with the all-time great tabla legend who also composed music for some films.</p>
<p>“From the age of seven or eight, I would go with him to all his recording sessions with Asha ji or Lata ji, or Rafi ji and be part of the orchestra… He would give me a khanjari or a tambourine or a little something to play. So I grew up in this situation where being in a combination of musical creativity, which was an all-inclusive process as opposed to a singular one, seemed like a natural way to go,” he remembered.</p>
<p>“So the mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians who were non Indian it seemed like a natural handshake,” Hussain added.</p>
<p>Tabla had long been viewed as an accompaniment in Indian classical music and over the years moved out of the shadows to become a centerpiece.</p>
<p>Hussain thanked his father and his contemporaries, especially Pandit Kishan Maharaj and Samta Prasad, for bringing notice to the humble percussion instrument.</p>
<p>He said it was their work with people like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Pandit Birju Maharaj that audience really started to notice “that this other guy is not so bad and is cool and things started to happen”.</p>
<p>“And because of that, we the tabla players in the next generation got a launching pad. So things were readymade but yes we had to make best use of that and luckily we were able to make that connection,” Hussain added. </p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Hussain thanked his father and his contemporaries, especially Pandit Kishan Maharaj and Samta Prasad, for bringing notice to the humble percussion instrument.



New Delhi, India He was the consummate artiste who performed his first concert when he was just seven, going on to captivate audiences with his sheer exuberance and talent for more than six decades. Yet Zakir Hussain would get nervous before he went on stage and thanked his “lucky stars” for that. The 73-year-old, amongst India’s most celebrated musicians, died in a San Francisco hospital early on Monday. In an interview with PTI earlier this year, Hussain quoted sitarist Ravi Shankar as saying he would be really worried about the show if he didn’t get nervous. “It meant that his focus wasn’t 100 per cent on, it meant that he was taking this for granted. And you know it’s true. Over the years, you get to a point where you have built up a reputation, you have built up some kind of a status for yourself, and the more you have done it the more responsibility falls on your shoulders because you have got to live up to that,” Hussain told PTI. Hussain, who made the tabla more popular and recognisable to western audiences and was the founding member of the fusion group Shakti, added that performance pressure can be compared to the Indian cricket team when it plays in India. “The amount of nervousness or some minor tension increases from day to day. I mean, look at the Indian cricket team playing in India, the pressure on them is 100-fold more than the pressure on the visiting team. I do really thank my lucky stars that I still get that little hint of tension or nervousness before I go to a concert.” The percussionist, who started touring when he was just 12, won three Grammy Awards at the 66th edition of the Grammy awards earlier this year. He was known for having worked with Indian and international musicians, defying genres and creating masterpieces such as “Planet Drum”, a world music album with American percussionist Mickey Hart that was awarded the first-ever Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1992. The son of Allah Rakha, Hussain, said “all inclusive musical creativity” came naturally to him as someone who had learnt and worked with the all-time great tabla legend who also composed music for some films. “From the age of seven or eight, I would go with him to all his recording sessions with Asha ji or Lata ji, or Rafi ji and be part of the orchestra… He would give me a khanjari or a tambourine or a little something to play. So I grew up in this situation where being in a combination of musical creativity, which was an all-inclusive process as opposed to a singular one, seemed like a natural way to go,” he remembered. “So the mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians who were non Indian it seemed like a natural handshake,” Hussain added. Tabla had long been viewed as an accompaniment in Indian classical music and over the years moved out of the shadows to become a centerpiece. Hussain thanked his father and his contemporaries, especially Pandit Kishan Maharaj and Samta Prasad, for bringing notice to the humble percussion instrument. He said it was their work with people like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Pandit Birju Maharaj that audience really started to notice “that this other guy is not so bad and is cool and things started to happen”. “And because of that, we the tabla players in the next generation got a launching pad. So things were readymade but yes we had to make best use of that and luckily we were able to make that connection,” Hussain added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it

<p><span class="region">New York, United States</span>
<p>US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that the federal authorities “know of no foreign involvement” in the multiple drone sightings across the northeast region of the country.</p></p>
<p>The multiple appearances of drone sightings continued to surge nonetheless in the northeast region of the country.</p>
<p>“I want to assure the American public that we are on it,” said Mayorkas. He appealed for “extended and expanded” authority to shoot down any unwanted drones. </p>
<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-jersey-gets-fed-up-with-mysterious-flying-objects-goes-on-a-drone-hunt-heres-what-it-found-784066">New Jersey gets fed up with mysterious flying objects, goes on a drone hunt. Here's what it found</a></p>
<p>New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday (Dec 15) announced that the federal government was making preparations for the deployment of a high-tech drone detection system in the wake of a spate of drone sightings in Connecticut and New Jersey, where local and state officials have been demanding more assertive federal action while calling drones a “very considerable danger”.</p>
<h2><strong>Anxiety grows over drone sightings as govt struggles to find solution</strong></h2>
<p>Democrat US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer proposed his name to the request made for drone detection technology. </p>
<p>Florida's Congressman Mike Waltz, who was chosen as the incoming national security adviser of the White House, said that the drone issue throws light on gaps in security between local law enforcement and federal agencies.</p>
<p>Speaking in CBS’s Face the Nation, he said, “Americans are finding it hard to believe we can’t figure out where these are coming from. From the defence department's standpoint, they’re focused on bombers and cruise missiles. It’s pointing to gaps in our capabilities and in our ability to clamp down on what’s going on here.”</p>
<p>Speaking to ABC News, the US domestic security chief said that there are “thousands of drones flown every day in the United States, recreational drones, commercial drones”. </p>
<p><strong>Watch: Donald Trump Demands Action On Mysterious Drone</strong></p>
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<p>In September 2023, he further pointed out that rules have been enacted by aviation regulators to allow drones to be flown at night, which has increased this activity.</p>
<p>US authorities have been trying to avoid vigilantes' responding to the drone invasion in New Jersey so that no bystander gets hit by the falling debris or some legitimate commercial aviation gets targeted in this fiasco.</p>
<p>“We want state and local authorities to also have the ability to counter drone activity under federal supervision,” said Mayorkas.</p>
<p>Mayorkas said some of the sightings were indeed drones, however, others were manned aircraft mistaken to be drones.</p>
<p>“There’s no question … people are seeing drones,” said Mayorkas. </p>
<p>“And I want to assure the American public that we, in the federal government, have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology, to assist … in addressing the drone sightings," he added.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US Homeland Security secretary said "we are on it" while speaking about the issue of multiple drone sightings across the country



New York, United States US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said that the federal authorities “know of no foreign involvement” in the multiple drone sightings across the northeast region of the country. The multiple appearances of drone sightings continued to surge nonetheless in the northeast region of the country. “I want to assure the American public that we are on it,” said Mayorkas. He appealed for “extended and expanded” authority to shoot down any unwanted drones. Also Read: New Jersey gets fed up with mysterious flying objects, goes on a drone hunt. Here's what it found New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Sunday (Dec 15) announced that the federal government was making preparations for the deployment of a high-tech drone detection system in the wake of a spate of drone sightings in Connecticut and New Jersey, where local and state officials have been demanding more assertive federal action while calling drones a “very considerable danger”. Anxiety grows over drone sightings as govt struggles to find solution Democrat US Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer proposed his name to the request made for drone detection technology. Florida's Congressman Mike Waltz, who was chosen as the incoming national security adviser of the White House, said that the drone issue throws light on gaps in security between local law enforcement and federal agencies. Speaking in CBS’s Face the Nation, he said, “Americans are finding it hard to believe we can’t figure out where these are coming from. From the defence department's standpoint, they’re focused on bombers and cruise missiles. It’s pointing to gaps in our capabilities and in our ability to clamp down on what’s going on here.” Speaking to ABC News, the US domestic security chief said that there are “thousands of drones flown every day in the United States, recreational drones, commercial drones”. Watch: Donald Trump Demands Action On Mysterious Drone In September 2023, he further pointed out that rules have been enacted by aviation regulators to allow drones to be flown at night, which has increased this activity. US authorities have been trying to avoid vigilantes' responding to the drone invasion in New Jersey so that no bystander gets hit by the falling debris or some legitimate commercial aviation gets targeted in this fiasco. “We want state and local authorities to also have the ability to counter drone activity under federal supervision,” said Mayorkas. Mayorkas said some of the sightings were indeed drones, however, others were manned aircraft mistaken to be drones. “There’s no question … people are seeing drones,” said Mayorkas. “And I want to assure the American public that we, in the federal government, have deployed additional resources, personnel, technology, to assist … in addressing the drone sightings," he added. (With inputs from agencies)

US Homeland Security denies any 'foreign involvement' in drone sightings

<p>Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," said his family.</p>

<p>The musician had been admitted to the hospital for a few weeks now. However, his health deteriorated recently when he was shifted to ICU.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa and Isabella Qureshi.</p>

<p>Hussain, 73, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Here's everything you need to know about it.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?</strong></p>

<p>Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and severe chronic lung disease in which the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, are affected as they get damaged and scarred. As per Mayo Clinic, the thickened and stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-zakir-hussain-spoke-of-getting-nervous-and-thanked-his-stars-for-it-784352">When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it</a></p>

<p>This is a disease that can be caused by many things. So the particular cause of this disease is not known yet. However, people with the habit of smoking or who have IPF in their family history are at a higher risk of getting this disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged adults in their 60s and 70s. This disease worsens over time, and symptoms can vary from person to person. The disease has been found in children and infants. But it's very rare.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/his-legacy-will-live-on-forever-tributes-pour-in-for-tabla-maestro-zakir-hussain-784285">'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pay tribute to Zakir Hussain</a></p>

<p>In some cases, the situation gets worse in a very short time span and can be life-threatening.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Signs and symptoms:</strong></p>

<p>Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include:</p>

<p>Shortness of breath<br />
Fatigue<br />
Dry cough<br />
Tiredness.<br />
Weight loss<br />
Clubbing of the fingers</p>

<p><strong>What is the cure?</strong></p>

<p>As of now, there is no cure for this disease. But the individual can slow it by taking the treatments that can regulate its progress and can also take a few steps to improve lung function. The individual suffering from this disease can improve&nbsp;their&nbsp;lifestyle that can help in fighting the disease with some measures like quitting smoking, wearing a mask to avoid chest infections, and exercising regularly,&nbsp;among other things.</p>


Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA. In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease.

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is no more. The legendary figure passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, USA. In an official statement released by his family, it was confirmed that Hussain died due to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), a rare lung disease. "His prolific work as a teacher, mentor and educator has left an indelible mark on countless musicians. He hoped to inspire the next generation to go further. He leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as a cultural ambassador and one of the greatest musicians of all time," said his family. The musician had been admitted to the hospital for a few weeks now. However, his health deteriorated recently when he was shifted to ICU. Hussain is survived by his wife, Antonia Minnecola, and their daughters, Anisa and Isabella Qureshi. Hussain, 73, died of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a chronic lung disease. Here's everything you need to know about it. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive and severe chronic lung disease in which the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, are affected as they get damaged and scarred. As per Mayo Clinic, the thickened and stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Also read: When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it This is a disease that can be caused by many things. So the particular cause of this disease is not known yet. However, people with the habit of smoking or who have IPF in their family history are at a higher risk of getting this disease. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis usually occurs in middle-aged adults in their 60s and 70s. This disease worsens over time, and symptoms can vary from person to person. The disease has been found in children and infants. But it's very rare. Also read: 'His legacy will live on forever': PM Modi, Kamal Haasan and others pay tribute to Zakir Hussain In some cases, the situation gets worse in a very short time span and can be life-threatening. Signs and symptoms: Symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include: Shortness of breath Fatigue Dry cough Tiredness. Weight loss Clubbing of the fingers What is the cure? As of now, there is no cure for this disease. But the individual can slow it by taking the treatments that can regulate its progress and can also take a few steps to improve lung function. The individual suffering from this disease can improve their lifestyle that can help in fighting the disease with some measures like quitting smoking, wearing a mask to avoid chest infections, and exercising regularly, among other things.

<p>Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals. Known for his versatile artistry and ability to seamlessly blend genres, Papon’s soulful renditions left the audience spellbound, reaffirming his place as one of India's most beloved singers.</p>

<p>The event drew an overwhelming crowd of more than 10,000 people, far surpassing the expectations of the organisers. The sheer energy and enthusiasm of the attendees turned the festival into an electrifying celebration of music and poetry.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/when-zakir-hussain-spoke-of-getting-nervous-and-thanked-his-stars-for-it-784352">When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it</a></p>

<p>Papon’s setlist for the evening comprised timeless ghazals, carefully curated to resonate with listeners of all ages. While ghazals are often considered a classic genre, Papon’s evocative voice and modern interpretations drew a significant number of young listeners, many of whom were experiencing this art form for the first time. His ability to connect with the audience—young and old alike—turned the performance into a magical experience that bridged generations.</p>

<p>Reflecting on the overwhelming response, Papon said, "I've always believed that music transcends age and time, but the response tonight was beyond anything I could have imagined. Seeing such a massive crowd, with people on rooftops and trees just to be part of this evening, was overwhelming. Singing ghazals at Jashn-e-Rekhta was a heartfelt experience, and witnessing so many young souls connect with this timeless genre filled me with hope and immense gratitude."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-diljit-dosanjh-celebrates-d-gukesh-historic-win-dedicates-his-chandigarh-gig-to-world-champion-784130">Watch | Diljit Dosanjh celebrates D Gukesh's historic win, dedicates his Chandigarh gig to chess champion</a></p>

<p>Jashn-e-Rekhta, known for celebrating Urdu language and culture, found a perfect match in Papon's performance. His soulful interpretations of ghazals added depth and beauty to an already enchanting evening, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the festival.</p>

<p>This moment at Jashn-e-Rekhta wasn’t just a celebration of music; it was a testament to Papon’s unmatched ability to reinvent and reinvigorate classic art forms, ensuring they remain alive in the hearts of the modern audience.</p>


Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals.

Delhi witnessed an extraordinary evening as celebrated singer Papon took centre stage at the Jashn-e-Rekhta festival, delivering an unforgettable performance dedicated solely to ghazals. Known for his versatile artistry and ability to seamlessly blend genres, Papon’s soulful renditions left the audience spellbound, reaffirming his place as one of India's most beloved singers. The event drew an overwhelming crowd of more than 10,000 people, far surpassing the expectations of the organisers. The sheer energy and enthusiasm of the attendees turned the festival into an electrifying celebration of music and poetry. Also read: When Zakir Hussain spoke of getting nervous and thanked his stars for it Papon’s setlist for the evening comprised timeless ghazals, carefully curated to resonate with listeners of all ages. While ghazals are often considered a classic genre, Papon’s evocative voice and modern interpretations drew a significant number of young listeners, many of whom were experiencing this art form for the first time. His ability to connect with the audience—young and old alike—turned the performance into a magical experience that bridged generations. Reflecting on the overwhelming response, Papon said, "I've always believed that music transcends age and time, but the response tonight was beyond anything I could have imagined. Seeing such a massive crowd, with people on rooftops and trees just to be part of this evening, was overwhelming. Singing ghazals at Jashn-e-Rekhta was a heartfelt experience, and witnessing so many young souls connect with this timeless genre filled me with hope and immense gratitude." Also read: Watch | Diljit Dosanjh celebrates D Gukesh's historic win, dedicates his Chandigarh gig to chess champion Jashn-e-Rekhta, known for celebrating Urdu language and culture, found a perfect match in Papon's performance. His soulful interpretations of ghazals added depth and beauty to an already enchanting evening, making it one of the most memorable highlights of the festival. This moment at Jashn-e-Rekhta wasn’t just a celebration of music; it was a testament to Papon’s unmatched ability to reinvent and reinvigorate classic art forms, ensuring they remain alive in the hearts of the modern audience.

<p>He was the consummate artiste who performed his first concert when he was just seven, going on to captivate audiences with his sheer exuberance and talent for more than six decades. Yet Zakir Hussain would get nervous before he went on stage and thanked his “lucky stars” for that.</p>

<p>The 73-year-old, amongst India’s most celebrated musicians, died in a San Francisco hospital early on Monday.</p>

<p>In an interview with PTI earlier this year, Hussain quoted sitarist Ravi Shankar as saying he would be really worried about the show if he didn’t get nervous.</p>

<p>“It meant that his focus wasn’t 100 per cent on, it meant that he was taking this for granted. And you know it’s true. Over the years, you get to a point where you have built up a reputation, you have built up some kind of a status for yourself, and the more you have done it the more responsibility falls on your shoulders because you have got to live up to that,” Hussain told PTI.</p>

<p>Hussain, who made the tabla more popular and recognisable to western audiences and was the founding member of the fusion group Shakti, added that performance pressure can be compared to the Indian cricket team when it plays in India.</p>

<p>“The amount of nervousness or some minor tension increases from day to day. I mean, look at the Indian cricket team playing in India, the pressure on them is 100-fold more than the pressure on the visiting team. I do really thank my lucky stars that I still get that little hint of tension or nervousness before I go to a concert.” The percussionist, who started touring when he was just 12, won three Grammy Awards at the 66th edition of the Grammy awards earlier this year. He was known for having worked with Indian and international musicians, defying genres and creating masterpieces such as “Planet Drum”, a world music album with American percussionist Mickey Hart that was awarded the first-ever Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1992.</p>

<p>The son of Allah Rakha, Hussain, said “all inclusive musical creativity” came naturally to him as someone who had learnt and worked with the all-time great tabla legend who also composed music for some films.</p>

<p>“From the age of seven or eight, I would go with him to all his recording sessions with Asha ji or Lata ji, or Rafi ji and be part of the orchestra… He would give me a khanjari or a tambourine or a little something to play. So I grew up in this situation where being in a combination of musical creativity, which was an all-inclusive process as opposed to a singular one, seemed like a natural way to go,” he remembered.</p>

<p>“So the mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians who were non Indian it seemed like a natural handshake,” Hussain added.</p>

<p>Tabla had long been viewed as an accompaniment in Indian classical music and over the years moved out of the shadows to become a centerpiece.</p>

<p>Hussain thanked his father and his contemporaries, especially Pandit Kishan Maharaj and Samta Prasad, for bringing notice to the humble percussion instrument.</p>

<p>He said it was their work with people like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Pandit Birju Maharaj that audience really started to notice “that this other guy is not so bad and is cool and things started to happen”.</p>

<p>“And because of that, we the tabla players in the next generation got a launching pad. So things were readymade but yes we had to make best use of that and luckily we were able to make that connection,” Hussain added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


He was the consummate artiste who performed his first concert when he was just seven, going on to captivate audiences with his sheer exuberance and talent for more than six decades.

He was the consummate artiste who performed his first concert when he was just seven, going on to captivate audiences with his sheer exuberance and talent for more than six decades. Yet Zakir Hussain would get nervous before he went on stage and thanked his “lucky stars” for that. The 73-year-old, amongst India’s most celebrated musicians, died in a San Francisco hospital early on Monday. In an interview with PTI earlier this year, Hussain quoted sitarist Ravi Shankar as saying he would be really worried about the show if he didn’t get nervous. “It meant that his focus wasn’t 100 per cent on, it meant that he was taking this for granted. And you know it’s true. Over the years, you get to a point where you have built up a reputation, you have built up some kind of a status for yourself, and the more you have done it the more responsibility falls on your shoulders because you have got to live up to that,” Hussain told PTI. Hussain, who made the tabla more popular and recognisable to western audiences and was the founding member of the fusion group Shakti, added that performance pressure can be compared to the Indian cricket team when it plays in India. “The amount of nervousness or some minor tension increases from day to day. I mean, look at the Indian cricket team playing in India, the pressure on them is 100-fold more than the pressure on the visiting team. I do really thank my lucky stars that I still get that little hint of tension or nervousness before I go to a concert.” The percussionist, who started touring when he was just 12, won three Grammy Awards at the 66th edition of the Grammy awards earlier this year. He was known for having worked with Indian and international musicians, defying genres and creating masterpieces such as “Planet Drum”, a world music album with American percussionist Mickey Hart that was awarded the first-ever Grammy for Best World Music Album in 1992. The son of Allah Rakha, Hussain, said “all inclusive musical creativity” came naturally to him as someone who had learnt and worked with the all-time great tabla legend who also composed music for some films. “From the age of seven or eight, I would go with him to all his recording sessions with Asha ji or Lata ji, or Rafi ji and be part of the orchestra… He would give me a khanjari or a tambourine or a little something to play. So I grew up in this situation where being in a combination of musical creativity, which was an all-inclusive process as opposed to a singular one, seemed like a natural way to go,” he remembered. “So the mindset as I was growing up tuned itself to the idea that music is music, it’s not Indian music or that music, so when I actually started working with musicians who were non Indian it seemed like a natural handshake,” Hussain added. Tabla had long been viewed as an accompaniment in Indian classical music and over the years moved out of the shadows to become a centerpiece. Hussain thanked his father and his contemporaries, especially Pandit Kishan Maharaj and Samta Prasad, for bringing notice to the humble percussion instrument. He said it was their work with people like Pandit Ravi Shankar, Ustad Vilayat Khan, Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Bismillah Khan, and Pandit Birju Maharaj that audience really started to notice “that this other guy is not so bad and is cool and things started to happen”. “And because of that, we the tabla players in the next generation got a launching pad. So things were readymade but yes we had to make best use of that and luckily we were able to make that connection,” Hussain added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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<p>Am<em>i</em>tabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic <em>Awara </em>as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.</p></p>
<p>Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about<em> Awara.</em></p>
<p>The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son.</p>
<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch</a></p>
<p>Raj Kapoor also directed and produced<em> Awara,</em> which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.</p>
<p>“Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before.</p>
<p>“You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post.</p>
<p>Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14.</p>
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<p>To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.</p>
<p>“Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/world-bank-to-help-restore-ancestral-homes-of-legends-dilip-kumar-and-raj-kapoor-in-pakistan-783950">World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan</a></p>
<p>Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil.</p>
<p>Raj Kapoor also directed films such as <em>Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili </em>during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. </p>
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To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.



New Delhi, India Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar. Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about Awara. The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son. Also read: Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch Raj Kapoor also directed and produced Awara, which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. “Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before. “You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post. Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) × To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday. “Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post. Also read: World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil. Raj Kapoor also directed films such as Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Big B pays tribute to Raj Kapoor's 'incredible showmanship', says 'Awara is etched in my mind'

<p>Am<em>i</em>tabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic <em>Awara&nbsp;</em>as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.</p>

<p>Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about<em> Awara.</em></p>

<p>The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/raj-kapoor-100-7-films-directed-by-the-legend-that-you-must-watch-783447/aag-1948-783434">Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch</a></p>

<p>Raj Kapoor also directed and produced<em> Awara,</em> which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas.</p>

<p>“Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before.</p>

<p>“You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post.</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14.</p>

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<p>To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday.</p>

<p>“Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/world-bank-to-help-restore-ancestral-homes-of-legends-dilip-kumar-and-raj-kapoor-in-pakistan-783950">World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil.</p>

<p>Raj Kapoor also directed films such as <em>Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili&nbsp;</em>during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988.&nbsp;</p>

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Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar.

Amitabh Bachchan paid tributes to Raj Kapoor on the occasion of the legendary actor-filmmaker's 100th birth anniversary, describing the 1951 classic Awara as a shining example of his "incredible showmanship" that left a lasting impression on the megastar. Bachchan, 82, said the "powerful and mystical symbolism" in the famous dream sequence of the black-and-white movie, also starring Nargis, is his favourite part about Awara. The film revolves around the intertwining lives of a poor thief Raj (played by Raj Kapoor), the privileged Rita (Nargis), and Judge Raghunath (Prithviraj Kapoor) who is unaware that Raj is his son. Also read: Raj Kapoor @ 100: 7 Films Directed By The Legend That You Must Watch Raj Kapoor also directed and produced Awara, which was penned by his frequent collaborator Khwaja Ahmad Abbas. “Even today ‘Awara’ is a film that is etched in my mind. Talking about Rajji’s incredible showmanship, the way he envisioned the dream sequence in the film had never been seen before. “You are amazed by his fantastical imagination that visualised the surreal setting, the ethereal Nargisji emerging through thick clouds of smoke, Rajji surrounded by demonic figures and burning fires – there is a powerful, mystical symbolism in the dream sequence, and that is my favourite,” Bachchan wrote in an X post. Raj Kapoor would have turned 100 on December 14. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) × To mark his birth anniversary, the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and RK Films organised ‘Raj Kapoor 100 – Celebrating the Centenary of the Greatest Showman’, a three-day grand festival of 10 milestone Raj Kapoor films screening in 40 cities and 135 cinemas across the country. It will conclude on Sunday. “Continuing our commitment to bringing classic cinema back to the big screen, I am so happy that Film Heritage Foundation has joined hands with RK Films to keep the legacy of Raj Kapoor alive and give audiences all over India an opportunity to revisit the films of an artist who lived for cinema and whose films gave voice to the common man,” FHF ambassador Bachchan added in his post. Also read: World Bank to help restore ancestral homes of legends Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor in Pakistan Bachchan’s daughter Shweta is married to Raj Kapoor’s daughter Ritu Nanda’s son Nikhil. Raj Kapoor also directed films such as Barsaat, Shree 420, Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby and Ram Teri Ganga Maili during his illustrious 40-year career. He died in 1988. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

<p>Ranbir Kapoor is&nbsp;giving&nbsp;work updates on what he has been up to. The actor is on cloud nine after delivering the major box office hit <em>Animal</em> in December 2023 and then signing two big projects: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's<em> Love and War </em>and Nitesh Tiwari's <em>Ramayana.</em></p>

<p>The actor is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, where he has talked about his most anticipated project, <em>Ramayana.</em></p>

<p><strong>Ranbir on working in Ramayana</strong></p>

<p>Speaking about the project based on a Hindu epic, the actor confirmed that he has finished shooting part 1 of the movie.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/diljit-dosanjh-quotes-rahat-indoris-lines-as-alcohol-non-veg-food-is-banned-at-his-indore-concert-782638">Diljit Dosanjh quotes Rahat Indori as alcohol, non-veg food is banned at his Indore concert</a></p>

<p>“I am currently working on a film called Ramayan, which is India's greatest story. It's being produced by Namit Malhotra...It's got artists, creators and different crew members from all around the world. It's made over two parts. It's the story of Lord Ram and Raavan and it's India's greatest story. And to say it to this new generation with the kind of technology that we have it's a very exciting and very gratifying opportunity for me as an actor, especially to play the part of Lord Ram," Ranbir told Deadline</p>

<p>Sharing more details about the project, the <em>Animal </em>actor said it's a dream to be essaying the role of Lord Ram.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It has two parts. I have finished the shooting of Part 1 and will shoot Part 2 soon. Just to be a part of that story, I am so humbled to essay Ram’s role. It’s a dream for me. It’s a film that has everything. It teaches what Indian culture is about — family dynamics and husband-wife dynamics. So I'm very very excited about that."&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sanjay-dutt-joins-tiger-shroffs-baaghi-4-first-intense-poster-out-782631">Sanjay Dutt joins Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 4, first intense poster OUT</a></p>

<p><strong>More about Ramayana</strong></p>

<p>In November, producer Namit Malhotra revealed the title and release date. The first part of the movie will hit theatres in 2026, and Part 2 will come out in 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Apart from Ranbir, the movie also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash. In the movie, Ranbir will be playing the role of Lord Ram, Sai will essay the role of Sita and Yash will be the antagonist Ravana.</p>


Ranbir Kapoor is giving work updates on what he has been up to. The actor is on cloud nine after delivering the major box office hit Animal in December 2023 and then signing two big projects: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.

Ranbir Kapoor is giving work updates on what he has been up to. The actor is on cloud nine after delivering the major box office hit Animal in December 2023 and then signing two big projects: Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War and Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor is currently at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, where he has talked about his most anticipated project, Ramayana. Ranbir on working in Ramayana Speaking about the project based on a Hindu epic, the actor confirmed that he has finished shooting part 1 of the movie. Also read: Diljit Dosanjh quotes Rahat Indori as alcohol, non-veg food is banned at his Indore concert “I am currently working on a film called Ramayan, which is India's greatest story. It's being produced by Namit Malhotra...It's got artists, creators and different crew members from all around the world. It's made over two parts. It's the story of Lord Ram and Raavan and it's India's greatest story. And to say it to this new generation with the kind of technology that we have it's a very exciting and very gratifying opportunity for me as an actor, especially to play the part of Lord Ram," Ranbir told Deadline Sharing more details about the project, the Animal actor said it's a dream to be essaying the role of Lord Ram. ''It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It has two parts. I have finished the shooting of Part 1 and will shoot Part 2 soon. Just to be a part of that story, I am so humbled to essay Ram’s role. It’s a dream for me. It’s a film that has everything. It teaches what Indian culture is about — family dynamics and husband-wife dynamics. So I'm very very excited about that." Also read: Sanjay Dutt joins Tiger Shroff's Baaghi 4, first intense poster OUT More about Ramayana In November, producer Namit Malhotra revealed the title and release date. The first part of the movie will hit theatres in 2026, and Part 2 will come out in 2027. Apart from Ranbir, the movie also stars Sai Pallavi and Yash. In the movie, Ranbir will be playing the role of Lord Ram, Sai will essay the role of Sita and Yash will be the antagonist Ravana.

'It’s a dream for me': Ranbir Kapoor gives details about Ramayana, confirms part 1 is complete

<p>AP Dhillon had a fan-boy moment on Saturday night. The Indo-Canadian rapper and singer Dhillon kicked off his The Brownprint tour in India and the very first day turned out to be extra special for the rapper as he got to meet his childhood crush, Malaika Arora.</p>

<p>Dhillon made the night truly memorable with his outstanding performance on his several electrifying hits at R2 Ground, Mumbai. However, the highlight of the night was when he surprised the jam-packed crowd by bringing Malaika onto the stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Malaika Arora at AP Dhillon's concert</strong></p>

<p>During his concert on Saturday, the crowd witnessed an affectionate moment when Dhillon took Arora to the stage and sang his superhit track 'With You'' for&nbsp;her.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/allu-arjuns-reaction-to-fans-death-leaves-fans-divided-782294">Allu Arjun's reaction to fan's death leaves the internet divided</a></p>

<p>Several videos of the moment have gone viral on social media. In a clip, Dhillon can be seen meeting Arora as he brings her to the stage.</p>

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<p>Calling her his childhood crush, Dhillon smoothly&nbsp;sang the lyrics of the love song. Dressed in a stylish black leather dress, Malaika slowly grooved to the song before they shared a warm hug, and she exited the stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ''Brown Munde'' singer has also shared a clip of the standout moment from last night and wrote, ''Pehle pyaar di pehli kahaani.''</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-deepika-padukone-joins-diljit-dosanjh-on-stage-during-bengaluru-concert-teaches-him-kannada-782179">Deepika Padukone joins Diljit Dosanjh on stage during Bengaluru concert, teaches him Kannada</a></p>

<p>The clips from last night are the top trend of the day, with netizens continuously commenting on Malaika and AP's affectionate chemistry. While one netizen commented, “Every girl deserves this hug.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another user questioned their dating status, writing, ''Are they together???''</p>

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<p>Apart from Arora, the other stars who attended the gig were Mrunal Thakur and Bhumi Pednekar, among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During his concert, Dhillon enthralled the audience by singing some of his hits, including ''Brown Munde'', ''Bora Bora" and "Old Money", "Excuses" and "Dil Nu" among others.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dhillon started his Brownprint tour on December 7 in Mumbai. He will next perform in Delhi on December 14 and will conclude in Chandigarh on December 21.</p>


AP Dhillon had a fan-boy moment on Saturday night. The Indo-Canadian rapper and singer Dhillon kicked off his The Brownprint tour in India and the very first day turned out to be extra special for the rapper as he got to meet his childhood crush, Malaika Arora.

AP Dhillon had a fan-boy moment on Saturday night. The Indo-Canadian rapper and singer Dhillon kicked off his The Brownprint tour in India and the very first day turned out to be extra special for the rapper as he got to meet his childhood crush, Malaika Arora. Dhillon made the night truly memorable with his outstanding performance on his several electrifying hits at R2 Ground, Mumbai. However, the highlight of the night was when he surprised the jam-packed crowd by bringing Malaika onto the stage. Malaika Arora at AP Dhillon's concert During his concert on Saturday, the crowd witnessed an affectionate moment when Dhillon took Arora to the stage and sang his superhit track 'With You'' for her. Also read: Allu Arjun's reaction to fan's death leaves the internet divided Several videos of the moment have gone viral on social media. In a clip, Dhillon can be seen meeting Arora as he brings her to the stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AP DHILLON (@apdhillon) × Calling her his childhood crush, Dhillon smoothly sang the lyrics of the love song. Dressed in a stylish black leather dress, Malaika slowly grooved to the song before they shared a warm hug, and she exited the stage. The ''Brown Munde'' singer has also shared a clip of the standout moment from last night and wrote, ''Pehle pyaar di pehli kahaani.'' Also read: Deepika Padukone joins Diljit Dosanjh on stage during Bengaluru concert, teaches him Kannada The clips from last night are the top trend of the day, with netizens continuously commenting on Malaika and AP's affectionate chemistry. While one netizen commented, “Every girl deserves this hug.” Another user questioned their dating status, writing, ''Are they together???'' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Namaste Bollywood (@namastebollywood.in) × Apart from Arora, the other stars who attended the gig were Mrunal Thakur and Bhumi Pednekar, among others. During his concert, Dhillon enthralled the audience by singing some of his hits, including ''Brown Munde'', ''Bora Bora" and "Old Money", "Excuses" and "Dil Nu" among others. Dhillon started his Brownprint tour on December 7 in Mumbai. He will next perform in Delhi on December 14 and will conclude in Chandigarh on December 21.

Viral moment: AP Dhillon calls Malaika Arora his ‘childhood crush’ at Mumbai gig. Watch

<p>Shah Rukh Khan is coming back as Mufasa, the King of Pride Lands. King Khan will voice the Hindi version of the upcoming movie<em> Mufasa: The Lion King </em>along with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the release on December&nbsp;20, Khan has talked about voicing the character as he compared&nbsp;his life with Mufasa's story.</p>

<p>In a new promotional video, the superstar called himself a ‘semi-orphan’ as he drew parallels with the story of Mufasa.</p>

<p>In a new clip, Khan said, “If I was to not be humble and say, ‘Haan. meri bhi kahaani aisi hai’ (My story is also like this), then it could fit in.”</p>

<p>Talking about the similarities between his and Mufasa's story, the actor said, “Because technically speaking, anyone who doesn't have parents is an orphan. I did lose my parents nearly in youth, so I'm a semi-orphan.”</p>

<p>Further adding, he said, “It's a story of an outsider'' mentioning that he came to Mumbai from Delhi and had no family in the film business.</p>

<p>He says in a clip, “It’s the story of the King. So, yeah, I'm a king.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch the clip here:</strong></p>

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<p>In the Hindi dubbed version of the movie, Shah Rukh will return to voice the character of Mufasa along with his elder son Aryan Khan, who will voice the character of Simba. Khan's youngest son AbRam is the new joinee. He will voice the characters of Young Mufasa.</p>

<p>This movie will mark 11-year-old AbRam's debut in the cinema world. SRK and Aryan have lent their voices to the Hindi version of Disney’s <em>The Lion King</em>.</p>

<h2><strong>More about <em>Mufasa: The Lion King</em></strong></h2>

<p>Directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, the upcoming movie will focus on the early life of Lion King Mufasa and his best buddy Taka aka Scar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The official logline reads: "Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe."</p>


Shah Rukh Khan is coming back as Mufasa, the King of Pride Lands. King Khan will voice the Hindi version of the upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King along with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam.

Shah Rukh Khan is coming back as Mufasa, the King of Pride Lands. King Khan will voice the Hindi version of the upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King along with his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam. Ahead of the release on December 20, Khan has talked about voicing the character as he compared his life with Mufasa's story. In a new promotional video, the superstar called himself a ‘semi-orphan’ as he drew parallels with the story of Mufasa. In a new clip, Khan said, “If I was to not be humble and say, ‘Haan. meri bhi kahaani aisi hai’ (My story is also like this), then it could fit in.” Talking about the similarities between his and Mufasa's story, the actor said, “Because technically speaking, anyone who doesn't have parents is an orphan. I did lose my parents nearly in youth, so I'm a semi-orphan.” Further adding, he said, “It's a story of an outsider'' mentioning that he came to Mumbai from Delhi and had no family in the film business. He says in a clip, “It’s the story of the King. So, yeah, I'm a king.” Watch the clip here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Walt Disney Studios India (@disneyfilmsindia) × In the Hindi dubbed version of the movie, Shah Rukh will return to voice the character of Mufasa along with his elder son Aryan Khan, who will voice the character of Simba. Khan's youngest son AbRam is the new joinee. He will voice the characters of Young Mufasa. This movie will mark 11-year-old AbRam's debut in the cinema world. SRK and Aryan have lent their voices to the Hindi version of Disney’s The Lion King. More about Mufasa: The Lion King Directed by Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins, the upcoming movie will focus on the early life of Lion King Mufasa and his best buddy Taka aka Scar. The official logline reads: "Mufasa: The Lion King enlists Rafiki to relay the legend of Mufasa to young lion cub Kiara, daughter of Simba and Nala, with Timon and Pumbaa lending their signature schtick. Told in flashbacks, the story introduces Mufasa as an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka — the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journey of an extraordinary group of misfits searching for their destiny — their bonds will be tested as they work together to evade a threatening and deadly foe."

Shah Rukh Khan calls himself 'semi-orphan' as he compares his life with Mufasa's story

<p>Suriya's period drama<em> Kanguv</em>a is set for its OTT release, less than a month after its theatrical release. One of the much-anticipated movies of the year received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics upon its release on November 16.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Siva, the movie features Kollywood actor Suriya in a double role for the first time. Apart from this, the movie also marked the Tamil debut of Bobby Deol and Disha Patani.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-pushpa-2-allu-arjuns-film-takes-box-office-by-storm-earns-1751-crore-782055">Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's film takes box office by storm, earns Rs 175.1 crore</a></p>

<h2><strong>Kanguva OTT release: When and where you can watch the movie</strong></h2>

<p>The fantasy thriller will be released worldwide on Prime Video on December 8 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. There is no information on when the movie will be available to watch in Hindi language.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The streaming service made the announcement. Taking to Instagram they shared: "A tale as old as time &amp; a LEGACY that lives on KANGUVA arrives to settle it all #KanguvaOnPrime, Dec 8. (sic)."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Made on&nbsp;a huge budget of Rs 300–350 crore, <em>Kanguva</em> featured Suriya in one of the never-seen avatars. However, the movie's box office performance was a huge disappointment. Upon its arrival, the movie failed to earn numbers at the box office and was heavily criticised for its story and confused screenplay. The movie bombed at the box office,&nbsp;earning&nbsp;only Rs 106 crore.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-big-relief-netizens-react-to-aishwarya-and-abhishek-rare-appearance-amid-divorce-rumours-782027">'Big relief': Netizens react to Aishwarya and Abhishek rare appearance amid divorce rumours</a></p>

<h2><strong>More about <em>Kanguva</em></strong></h2>

<p>The movie follows a fearless bounty hunter, Francis (Suriya), who unexpectedly crosses paths with Zeta, a lost child with whom he shares a cosmic connection that goes back over a thousand years. Trying to decipher his connection with Zeta while shielding him from a dangerous cabal, Francis begins experiencing mysterious flashbacks of his past life as Kanguva, the son of a chieftain from one of the five islands near the southern Indian subcontinent in 1070 AD, who defends his people against relentless attacks from Roman soldiers and feuding neighbours. As Francis tries to piece together these memory flashes, he fights to overcome the threat to Zeta and himself before it is too late.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Suriya played the dual roles of Francis and Kanguva, and Bobby Deol as antagonist Udhiran.</p>


Suriya's period drama Kanguva is set for its OTT release, less than a month after its theatrical release. One of the much-anticipated movies of the year received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics upon its release on November 16.

Suriya's period drama Kanguva is set for its OTT release, less than a month after its theatrical release. One of the much-anticipated movies of the year received a lukewarm response from the audience and critics upon its release on November 16. Directed by Siva, the movie features Kollywood actor Suriya in a double role for the first time. Apart from this, the movie also marked the Tamil debut of Bobby Deol and Disha Patani. Also read: Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun's film takes box office by storm, earns Rs 175.1 crore Kanguva OTT release: When and where you can watch the movie The fantasy thriller will be released worldwide on Prime Video on December 8 in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. There is no information on when the movie will be available to watch in Hindi language. The streaming service made the announcement. Taking to Instagram they shared: "A tale as old as time & a LEGACY that lives on KANGUVA arrives to settle it all #KanguvaOnPrime, Dec 8. (sic)." A tale as old as time ⚔️ & a LEGACY that lives on 🦅 KANGUVA arrives to settle it all 🔥#KanguvaOnPrime, Dec 8 pic.twitter.com/eDLqMDd2hD — prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) December 6, 2024 × Made on a huge budget of Rs 300–350 crore, Kanguva featured Suriya in one of the never-seen avatars. However, the movie's box office performance was a huge disappointment. Upon its arrival, the movie failed to earn numbers at the box office and was heavily criticised for its story and confused screenplay. The movie bombed at the box office, earning only Rs 106 crore. Also read: 'Big relief': Netizens react to Aishwarya and Abhishek rare appearance amid divorce rumours More about Kanguva The movie follows a fearless bounty hunter, Francis (Suriya), who unexpectedly crosses paths with Zeta, a lost child with whom he shares a cosmic connection that goes back over a thousand years. Trying to decipher his connection with Zeta while shielding him from a dangerous cabal, Francis begins experiencing mysterious flashbacks of his past life as Kanguva, the son of a chieftain from one of the five islands near the southern Indian subcontinent in 1070 AD, who defends his people against relentless attacks from Roman soldiers and feuding neighbours. As Francis tries to piece together these memory flashes, he fights to overcome the threat to Zeta and himself before it is too late. Suriya played the dual roles of Francis and Kanguva, and Bobby Deol as antagonist Udhiran.

Kanguva OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Suriya's film

<p>Allu Arjun's <em>Pushpa 2</em> is taking the box office by storm across the nation. After the phenomenal box office performance of the first part, the euphoria for part 2 was quite evident.</p>

<p>Surpassing all the benchmarks, the action thriller is shattering several box office records from Day 1.</p>

<h2><strong>Pushpa 2 box office performance</strong></h2>

<p>Released on December 5, the sequel to the hit 2021 movie earned a whopping Rs 174.9 crore net in India on its opening day in all five languages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Rs 90.95 Cr, the movie has earned the highest numbers in the Telugu language, followed by Hindi (Rs 70.3 Cr), Tamil (Rs 7.7 Cr, Kannada (Rs 1 Cr) and Malayalam (Rs 4.95 Cr).</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong> '<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-big-relief-netizens-react-to-aishwarya-and-abhishek-rare-appearance-amid-divorce-rumours-782027">Big relief': Netizens react to Aishwarya and Abhishek rare appearance amid divorce rumours</a></p>

<p>The pan-India film has become the highest Hindi opener of all time with a phenomenal Day 1 earning in Hindi belt.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Setting new benchmarks, the movie has shattered several previous records set by blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan's <em>Jawan</em> and Ranbir Kapoor's<em> Animal.</em></p>

<p>As per Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, <em>Pushpa 2</em> is the highest opening day ever [Hindi], the highest non-holiday and non-festival opening day [Hindi], ever and the highest opening day for a dubbed film ever [Hindi].</p>

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<p>Not only Hindi blockbusters, but the movie has also surpassed the opening day earnings of other South Indian blockbusters such as SS Rajamouli's <em>RRR</em> [ Rs 133 Cr opening day collection] and Yash's <em>KGF: Chapter 2</em> [Rs 116 Cr opening day].</p>

<h2><strong>More about Pushpa 2</strong></h2>

<p>Directed by Sukumar, the sequel to the 2021 movie sees Arjun reprising his role as Pushpa Raj. The second part focuses on Pushpa's rise as a sandalwood mafia.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-kareena-kapoor-spills-the-glamour-at-red-sea-film-festival-in-purple-gown-781963">Kareena Kapoor spills glamour at Red Sea Film Festival in purple gown</a></p>

<p>The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekawat.</p>

<p>Jagapathi Babu, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Rao Ramesh play significant roles in the movie.</p>

<h2><strong>Pushpa 2 review</strong></h2>

<p>WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''Pushpa 2 or Pushpa: The Rule overachieves on many aspects and is self-aware of the weight of expectation over it. Thereby, the genuineness of the story is not there as much as it was in the first part. A lot of loose ends are not neatly tied off, and Shekhawat and Pushpa's endless ego tussle never reaches a conclusive end. Perhaps that will be answered in Pushpa 3, which the makers hint at at the end.''<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/pushpa-2-review-allu-arjun-fahadh-faasil-are-stunning-in-a-film-that-takes-its-pan-india-status-too-seriously-781689">&nbsp;Read the review&nbsp;here.&nbsp;</a></p>


Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 is taking the box office by storm across the nation. After the phenomenal box office performance of the first part, the euphoria for part 2 was quite evident.

Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 is taking the box office by storm across the nation. After the phenomenal box office performance of the first part, the euphoria for part 2 was quite evident. Surpassing all the benchmarks, the action thriller is shattering several box office records from Day 1. Pushpa 2 box office performance Released on December 5, the sequel to the hit 2021 movie earned a whopping Rs 174.9 crore net in India on its opening day in all five languages. With Rs 90.95 Cr, the movie has earned the highest numbers in the Telugu language, followed by Hindi (Rs 70.3 Cr), Tamil (Rs 7.7 Cr, Kannada (Rs 1 Cr) and Malayalam (Rs 4.95 Cr). Also read: 'Big relief': Netizens react to Aishwarya and Abhishek rare appearance amid divorce rumours The pan-India film has become the highest Hindi opener of all time with a phenomenal Day 1 earning in Hindi belt. Setting new benchmarks, the movie has shattered several previous records set by blockbusters like Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and Ranbir Kapoor's Animal. As per Trade Analyst Taran Adarsh, Pushpa 2 is the highest opening day ever [Hindi], the highest non-holiday and non-festival opening day [Hindi], ever and the highest opening day for a dubbed film ever [Hindi]. 'PUSHPA 2' IS WILDFIRE 🔥🔥🔥... A BOXOFFICE MONSTER... #Pushpa2 is PHENOMENAL on its opening day [Thursday], setting new benchmarks at the #BO... ⭐️ Highest *opening day* ever [#Hindi]. ⭐️ Highest *non-holiday* and *non-festival* opening day ever [#Hindi]. ⭐️ Highest opening day… pic.twitter.com/VyEbjmqTa7 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) December 6, 2024 × Not only Hindi blockbusters, but the movie has also surpassed the opening day earnings of other South Indian blockbusters such as SS Rajamouli's RRR [ Rs 133 Cr opening day collection] and Yash's KGF: Chapter 2 [Rs 116 Cr opening day]. More about Pushpa 2 Directed by Sukumar, the sequel to the 2021 movie sees Arjun reprising his role as Pushpa Raj. The second part focuses on Pushpa's rise as a sandalwood mafia. Also read: Kareena Kapoor spills glamour at Red Sea Film Festival in purple gown The movie also stars Rashmika Mandanna as Srivalli and Fahadh Faasil as antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekawat. Jagapathi Babu, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Rao Ramesh play significant roles in the movie. Pushpa 2 review WION's film critic Shomini Sen wrote in her review of the movie, ''Pushpa 2 or Pushpa: The Rule overachieves on many aspects and is self-aware of the weight of expectation over it. Thereby, the genuineness of the story is not there as much as it was in the first part. A lot of loose ends are not neatly tied off, and Shekhawat and Pushpa's endless ego tussle never reaches a conclusive end. Perhaps that will be answered in Pushpa 3, which the makers hint at at the end.'' Read the review here.

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